What is the Fuel Tank Capacity?

1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
115,000 MILES • 2.2L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DON BEE
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The car listed above is the Signature Series. Specs say fuel tank capacity is 19 gals. But when I fill the tank from empty, it only takes in 15 gals. Why?
May 25, 2023 at 12:29 AM
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The fuel tank capacity of a 1999 Lincoln Town Car is approximately 20.0 gallons. It sounds like you have a problem with the filler neck vent which is external to the filler.

Here is how to replace it to help fix the problem and a guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/troubleshooting-incomplete-gas-tank-filling-causes-solutions

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May 25, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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