SPONSORED LINKS

1999 Lincoln Town Car Unknown problems

Tiny
ALANNASSER
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 64,000 MILES
Hey guys my name is Alan, I have a couple problems with my 99 Lincoln Town car, the first one is that when I try to change gear, for example when I try to change from reverse to drive I have to wait a second other wise it will just kick forward, the second problem is that i've noticed a big difference on the power that it gives recently it used to have a good amount of power when you press on the gas but now there is a lack of power even when it's on park it still shakes, I know it's old but I try to take care of it as much as I can, I hope yall can help me out, thanks and take care.
SPONSORED LINKS
Saturday, June 13th, 2015 AT 9:45 PM

4 Replies

Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,916 POSTS
Shaking is the classic symptom of a misfire. The Check Engine light should be on, and there should be a diagnostic fault code to indicate which cylinder is responsible. Spark plugs and wires are the place to start.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, June 13th, 2015 AT 11:37 PM
Tiny
ALANNASSER
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
Thanks a lot, but what about the changing gear problems.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, June 14th, 2015 AT 2:08 PM
Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,916 POSTS
"when I try to change from reverse to drive I have to wait a second other wise it will just kick forward"

I don't know what "kick forward" means. It can take a second to go into a gear, so I'm assuming you're seeing it take longer than normal. That can be expected if the engine is idling slower than normal due to a misfire. I would take care of the misfire first, then look into the transmission if it's still not acting normally.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Sunday, June 14th, 2015 AT 8:03 PM
Tiny
ALANNASSER
  • MEMBER
  • 6 POSTS
By kick I meant it will spin even if you give it a little gas, but I will try to take care of the misfire problem first and then Ill see what I could do, you guys been a great help, take care.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, June 15th, 2015 AT 10:22 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Low Power Content

Fix an Engine with Low Power!
VIDEO
Fix an Engine with Low Power!
Instructional repair video
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
GUIDE
Symptoms of Low Engine Power
The power your car's engine is producing is important. When you step on the gas you need your car to accelerate, mainly to keep you out of trouble when getting onto the...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links