These are standard specifications for the 1988 Lincoln Town Car, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic With overdrive
Chassis # 1LNBM81F5JY712422
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Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1981 - 1989 |
| Price : | $23,130-$27,275 |
| Weight : | 4095 lbs | 1857.461 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L. |
| Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000 |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.0 in | 76 mm. |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| Sequential Port Fuel Injection | |
4 Automatic With overdrive
Production Figures
| Total Lincoln Production for 1988 : | 280,659 |
| Total 1988 Town Car production : | 201,113 |
| 1988 Lincoln Town Car | |
Dimension(s)
Sedan
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| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.0 in | 5563 mm. |
| Width : | 78.1 in | 1984 mm. |
| Height : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2979 mm. |
Signature Series Sedan
| Price : | $25,990 |
| Weight : | 4120 lbs | 1868.801 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.0 in | 5563 mm. |
| Width : | 78.1 in | 1984 mm. |
| Height : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2979 mm. |
Cartier Designer Sedan
| Price : | $27,275 |
| Weight : | 4105 lbs | 1861.997 kg |
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.0 in | 5563 mm. |
| Width : | 78.1 in | 1984 mm. |
| Height : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2979 mm. |
Limousine
| Fuel Capacity : | 18.1 Gal |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 219.0 in | 5563 mm. |
| Width : | 78.1 in | 1984 mm. |
| Height : | 55.9 in | 1420 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 117.3 in | 2979 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : Upper/lower conrol arms with coil springs and stabilizer bar Rear : Four-link axle with coil spirngs | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Recirculating Ball |
Recall
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ROYALE LIMOUSINE MFRS. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 90V050000 |
| Summary | SAFETY BELTS (TYPE 1 LAP BELTS) FOR REAR FACING SEATS WERE NOT INSTALLED. |
| Consequence | LACK OF RESTRAINTS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO OTHERWISE PREVENTABLE INJURY AND WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209 AND 210. |
| Remedy | INSTALL SAFETY BELTS FOR REAR FACING SEATS. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: REAR SAFETY BELTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINE CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH REAR FACING SEATS. |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | EMPIRE COACH COMPANY |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 90V093000 |
| Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIMOUSINES BUILT BY EMPIRE COACH. VEHICLE ALTERERS LABEL MAY BE MISSING OR INCOMPLETE. |
| Consequence | VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH PART 567. |
| Remedy | ADD COMPLIANCE LABEL. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: COMPLIANCE LABEL; PART 567.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:LIMOUSINES MANUFACTURED BYCOACH LIMOUSINES. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19850701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V139000 |
| Summary | SPRING LOCK FUEL LINE COUPLING MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ENGAGED. |
| Consequence | COUPLING COULD DISENGAGE DUE TO FUEL PRESSURE,VIBRATION, AND ENGINE MOVEMENTS; THIS WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF FUEL WHICH, INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CREATES A FIRE RISK. |
| Remedy | INSTALL RETAINER CLIPS OVER THE COUPLINGS TO PREVENT COUPLING SEPARATION AND FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL LINE COUPLINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FUELINJECTION. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19870701 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 87V131000 |
| Summary | FUEL RAILS MAY BE BENT SO THAT NO. 5 INJECTOR CUPS ARE OUT OF DESIGN POSITION. |
| Consequence | BENT FUEL RAIL COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH INPRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE FIRE. |
| Remedy | REPLACE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLIES AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: FUEL RAILSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 5.0L FUEL INJECTED ENGINES. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Mfr Report Date | 19870801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 96V071000 |
| Summary | THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequence | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. |
| Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
| Notes | SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1988 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $10,400 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $27,225 |
| Avg. Home : | $91,600 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.91 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1988 Lincoln Town Car FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1988 Lincoln Town Car?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Lincoln Town Car? A: The 1988 Lincoln Town Car has a wheelbase size of 117.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1988 Lincoln Town Car? A: The 1988 Lincoln Town Car has a length of 219.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1988 Lincoln Town Car? A: The 1988 Lincoln Town Car has a width of 78.10 inches.Q: How much did the 1988 Lincoln Town Car cost when new?A: The 1988 Lincoln Town Car cost approximately $23,130 to $27,275 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Lincoln Town Car? A: The 1988 Lincoln Town Car was offered as a Cartier Designer Sedan, Limousine, Sedan, Signature Series Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Lincoln produce in 1988? A: Lincoln produced 280,659 automobiles in 1988.Q: How many 1988 Town Cars were produced? A: Lincoln produced 201,113 examples of the Town Car in 1988.Q: What engine did the 1988 Lincoln Town Car have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Lincoln Town Car was a V 8 (4949 cc | 302.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 3200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2000. Q: What transmission did the 1988 Lincoln Town Car have? A: The 1988 Lincoln Town Car had a 4 speed Automatic With overdrive gearbox.