The Ultimate Grandpa Car | 1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series Full Tour & Review

We're taking a stroll down memory lane with a classic limo North American viewers should be familiar with. Our Spotlight is on this 1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series.
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The Panther platform is one of Ford's longest-running and most successful platforms. It underpins the Crown Victoria, Town Car, Grand Marquis, and Marauder. A rear-wheel drive full-size sedan platform that ran from 1981 until 2011. This 1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series is a second generation Panther platform sedan from Ford's luxury Lincoln division. The Signature Series was the middle of three trims for 1994 and comes well equipped for the year. Our full tour and review goes over all the features, specifications, and info buyers and enthusiasts want to know about this generation Lincoln Town Car.
We go over the 4.6L Modular V8 engine, 4 speed automatic transmission, blue velour interior, what options were available depending on the trim, and what changes were made with the facelifts throughout the production run of this generation.
We then take the 1994 Lincoln Town Car on a comprehensive real-world road test to see how this vehicle performs, handles, and drives 26 years after it was built, and why someone might want to consider buying one of these cars today. We discuss how powerful the 4.6L Modular V8 is, what the dual exhaust option added to the Town Car, how the digital gauge cluster has held up over the decades, and the overall experience behind the wheel of what many consider to be the ultimate grandpa car.
After our road test we go over all the common problems with the second generation Lincoln Town Car and what issues you might experience if you're buying one of these or in the market to get one. Common problems like the rust spots, issues with the AOD-E transmission, Modular V8 problems, and what might fail on a car like this. Our Buyer's Guide helps to prepare potential buyers of a 1990's era Lincoln Town car to be better equipped when it comes time to buy one.
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[@CoolStuffInWeirdCars]

I was actually looking at these when I was looking for a nice daily driver a few years ago. Ended up getting my '94 Lexus LS400 instead, but still wouldn't mind having a Town Car at some point.

[@husseinadib7666]

Exactly the way it was in the 90's. It's competition was the LS400.

[@PRNTestDrive]

The LS 400 is definitely the way to have gone. This was a really enjoyable episode to produce, I'd be interested in one of these if they had low mileage, Cartier Series, and without any major issues.

[@CsalbertCs]

@@PRNTestDrive If it's a 95-97, Town Car all day!

[@petertornabeni602]

I have this exact car. I LOVE THIS CAR !! - my son hates it, wife… ex-wife she hates it. Pretty much all my friends laugh at it. Others. . Feel sad for me. This is all just fine with me. I know what I have. You’re review on this car is in my mind, the best review on the internet. Thank you I appreciate your taking time in doing this.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you liked this video, and I'm happy to hear from a Town Car owner! Enjoy yours! This car ended up selling pretty quickly after I filmed it, I like to think the video helped with that. I still lust after a Town Car, maybe one day.

[@husseinadib7666]

My grandma had a 1993 Cartier edition. No one was to touch it, but every now and then, I would say the right thing at the right time and she would loan to me for the night. 😁 As Nile said, this car is definitely about memories.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice, thanks for sharing your memories! I would love to find a Cartier edition of this. A few of the first and second gen Cartiers have come up for sale on BringATrailer, it's the one I'd want to go for if I could.

[@breneliaz4585]

I’ve always loved older cars and when I turned 15 I started looking for my first car. I found my white 94 Lincoln towncar and automatically knew I had to get it! I spent my whole life savings on it (which wasn’t much for a 15 year old lol) and brought it from California to Texas. As my first car I cannot say how much I love it! It rides so smooth and has so much personality! It is in almost perfect condition and I hope to keep it that way. I’m about to turn 18 now in February and it’s dealt with all my driving perfectly. As soon as I get enough money to get a cheap junk car I will stop using my Lincoln as a daily car to help preserve it and use it for weekends with the girls 😎

[@PRNTestDrive]

Congrats on the purchase, enjoy it! As someone who drove a Panther platform car as my first car, you'll definitely enjoy it!

[@yizhang2646]

This was my dream car and 20 some yrs later, I still find the squire shape vety attractive for some reason

[@PRNTestDrive]

I definitely want one of these. Gotta find the right one though, after 26 years there are some things that just can't get fixed on it for cheap.

[@yourqueenbee5681]

@@PRNTestDrive I recently found a ‘94 town car. The electrical motors on the windows have gone out, but other than there are little to no issues. A/C is great. What do you think would be a good price?

[@Sawubona2007]

This is the content I wanna see mate!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear that! Let's get this one out to the masses, it needs to be shared!

[@paulm6481]

Love that blue interior and your shirt matches the color scheme 🤣 People who loved the body on frame car migrated to trucks. There are people who like rear wheel drive with torque instead of highly stressed 1.6 liter Hyundai/Kia engine for example. There is a feeling of owning the road these Lincoln’s and old GMS give that Nothing else gets you. Can we get a review of 88 or 89 town car? The Lincoln Lawyer types. I love those 😍

[@PRNTestDrive]

It's on my personal list! Closest I got was back when we did the 2019 Nautilus, I ended up checking out an 88 Town Car for sale and threw in a few clips and photos of it. I personally want to buy one since it'll allow me to relive my first car.

[@hullinger]

Dude, you're like an encyclopedia of information on these cars. Amazing, impressive and awesome too. Great vid and great review too. It's all so well done!.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I appreciate that, thank you! I always wanted to drive one of these Town Cars. I'm glad I got the chance to, only makes me want to find one for me even more.

[@REPDAT5SIX2]

The ultimate teenager car if you ask me. I've been buying these cars since I was 18 and now I'm 36 so definitely a lifelong fan od these 90s town cars.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I had my Crown Vic back when I was a teenager!

[@azaz911c]

In white, this car looks like it's going to a wedding. In navy blue, this car looks boss! I was stuck behind a beautiful one of these Lincolns in a traffic jam last week. It looks massive in today's traffic, but very nice.

[@PRNTestDrive]

It was huge! I love the way it looks, it's something you don't see anymore on the road, I'm impressed you did! I can't remember the last time I spotted one.

[@aleksbabe]

my grandad had a 95 towncar, it was a quite rare sight in my contry

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice! They're becoming extinct out here too, people aren't taking good care of them anymore and the ones still on the road are destined for the junk yard.

[@TesterOfProducts]

You don't buy a Lincoln Town Car for speed. You buy one for comfort while floating down the road in the lazy boy seats. Anyone that doesn't like these haven't been in one. Can't wait to get one soon

[@PRNTestDrive]

Hopes yours is a good one! I'd certainly love to have one of these myself, though I think I'd want to go for the leather seating.

[@ricaradoalvarado9804]

I had a '94 Lincoln Town Car Executive Series. It was Champagne color with a full Royal Blue Top and Blue leather interior, Chrome all over. A very Beautiful vehicle! Drove it till the rear airbags gave out and decided to trade it in for a Sporty Grand Prix GT(should have fixed them and kept it). Miss driving it and handwashing and waxing every Friday for the weekend! I'm still consider buying another one some day.....

[@PRNTestDrive]

I regret selling my LTD Crown Victoria too, though I never had an issue with the rear air suspension luckily. These are very nice cars when in top shape, but I can see the headache once things start going wrong.

[@Ivan_Afanasev1974]

Super vehicle. My friend have this one.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice! Hopefully they hold onto it. There aren't many of these around anymore, I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road.

[@m.janssen3804]

Very thorough review and happy to see the enhousiasm from a "younger guy" . I just bought a mint 87 Town car here in europe one of the last true wel preserved ! So happy with the plush velvet cloth. Insanely comfortable. Highly recommended cars

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice! I'm sure they're pretty rare in Europe, I follow an Instagram page who owns a first gen Town Car in Germany. I'd love to find one myself, the one I drove last year was nice but it needed a bit of work.

[@lmlm-ph4pp]

My dad had a Lincoln Town car when I was a kid. :)

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice!

[@andrehaggstrom7511]

Ever since my buddy had a 93 about 7 years ago I've been wanting one. They are not that easy to come by here in Sweden, but I hope this year will be the year I get my hands on one. Great video, it was super interesting to watch!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks for sharing! I imagine it's impossible to find them over there. I have someone in a Discord channel I'm part of in the UK who wants one of these, also a 1993. Must be a popular year for the Euro-market!

[@shemp1howard]

I am a road warrior in sales and drive a 94 Town Car. Nothing has this kind of room without going to a truck. I had to get rid of the rear air-ride because of rear end sag- that also forced me to replace the front springs. However, if you do your own work like I do- parts for these cars are really cheap. I don't think you mentioned the miles on that car; maybe why it is a slug- mine is not. Strictly because of age, I think I have replaced every window motor & electric door lock. Getting to the Blend Door on these requires a total dash pull (10 minutes on my old Escalade)- but You Tube videos can help with that. I get nothing but respect from people who see this beauty still out working every day.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks for sharing! I'd still love to own one of these, not many examples of them left on the roads here unfortunately. Enjoy yours!

[@tarigzzz7260]

I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria i spare parts?

[@tarigzzz7260]

@@PRNTestDrive I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria i spare parts?

[@shemp1howard]

@@tarigzzz7260 Yes, Almost always- Same chassis, they just lengthened it a bit for the Town Car.

[@TheLunchKing0426]

My dad just bought me one of these as my first car. im so excited

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice! Hope you enjoy it, it’s a great first car to have!

[@kelvinstrickland263]

That was purchased at Brian Cullen Saint Catherine's Ontario Canada,I'm going to see a 1994,1 owner tomorrow, White with blue leather ,Looks Nice

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice spot! Wasn’t until I moved back to Ontario and worked at a GM store for a bit that I’d recognize that name. Hopefully the one you’re going to check out is worth buying! Let us know how it goes.

[@MarkMeadows90]

My neighbor from across the street from me when I was growing up had a 1994 Town Car in all white. He bought it brand new. I got to ride in it a few times when I was younger.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Great car to experience back when it was new! It was a fun car to feature, there were enough things wrong with it that seemed to be due to typical wear and tear on the car, so over time they do start to deteriorate. I'm glad I got to feature it though!

[@GreyBeardUSA]

My neighbor has one. She bought it new, and has always kept it up. Great car.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Those are the type of buyers that Lincoln loved back in the 90s! I imagine a lot of these are still driven by their original owners today, makes buying one second-hand a great experience when you know everything that's been done with a car.

[@jamesJames-pt1th]

This is a good car I have a 94 Lincoln Town car Presidential edition and it is definitely a smooth ride it's unbelievable and it's my daily driver I would recommend this car

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it! I could definitely see myself driving this on a daily basis.

[@conradsunkiojack2538]

Damned comfortable, luxurious, and the most quiet big engine l ever heard, with a suspension system that holds Cadillac and Mercedes Benz by the throat.

[@PRNTestDrive]

These were pretty impressive cars back in the day, and still drive really well if they've gotten the maintenance they require. I'd love to own a mint one!

[@jenngentil1306]

Love the “Retraite” plate .. so perfect :)

[@PRNTestDrive]

I had quite a few strange looks as I was driving this because of it 😂

[@nestorroman2694]

I have a 1991. Will not let it go.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it!

[@kevinradtke3069]

I just found 1995 Lincoln town car all original. 107k one owner never had accident. All paper work. Just transferred the title it’s mine. All power all works tinny bit of rust back corner and front corner. White with red leather. Drives smooth and no issues. Guess I found a gem!!!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice find, enjoy it!

[@lokir93]

I have a 1994 town car signature series tournament edition with 54k original miles. No other car can match the ride quality of this town car. Thanks for the video

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it! I was really excited to get the chance to feature this one, it’s been on my list of cars to drive for a while.

[@flofearless9173]

Big Dawg u got me wanting one of these as we speak. It’s just something about a classic car that makes it worth to drive better than the others

[@PRNTestDrive]

If you can find one in good shape buy it! Hopefully you're able to get one.

[@Sy1vanharp]

I just found one that's southern owned and Im buying it this week.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice, congrats! I hope it works out well for you. I'd definitely love to have one of these.

[@fabsauce93]

Those doors are like vaults! Not even our newer mercedes s class had that feel, Found one for my dad , hes ecstatic!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Agreed! It was something I always loved about my 83 Crown Vic.

[@joshpeterson7241]

I bought a 1993 Town Car Jack Nicklaus Edition about 2 1/2 years ago for $500 and I absolutely love it!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice find, and great price!

[@Sc0rpy]

What comfortable seats maan love this car I've driven this model and the updated 1998 as well they feel like a boat just like what you said mate.. Thanks for sharing mate I'd love to see more content like that.. Cheers

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'm hoping to find more older cars like this! I had a real blast making this one possible.

[@hendrixnut64]

I just inherited my dad's 94 Signature series. mint, Pearl white with white leather seats and forrest green carpet and dash...60,000 orig km's...and I also have my mom's 2004 Grand Marquis, Ultimate Edition...also mint...why ride when you can glide!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Hold onto them if you can! Sounds like a pair of awesome cars. Enjoy them!

[@tommiewilliams6671]

Great review!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks! I was very happy to finally try one of these out, I wasn’t disappointed!

[@davidrtwoodjr3111]

Really enjoyed your video. I just bought a 92 LTC Signature Jack Nicholas edition yesterday with 122K on it. Body is in very good condition, but will need a grand worth of work done to it. $2000. It’s a Wedding car, with a brand new complete Full Vinyl White top on it, over a White body. Look forward to your future videos, and I will see them as I have liked your video and am now a SUB !

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's awesome, congrats on the purchase! I'd love to get one of these for myself, maybe one day. I'm hoping to feature some more classics like this as things get back to normal here.

[@josephmirigliano8728]

I love ❤️ Lincoln town cars

[@PRNTestDrive]

So do I! I'm really glad I was able to feature this one, makes me want one for myself!

[@s.i.cowboy2622]

I used to own a town car. Same year. It was my favorite car of all time

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it, and I can see why! I really enjoyed driving and featuring this one, it's a car I'd love to be able to own.

[@ChiMarauder04]

What's up man, great vid. I followed you for the E38 bimmer videos- didn't realize you had done one of these. My first car was a hand me down 93 lincoln TC so they will always be special to me and have always had panthers. I found a black on black 97 tc two years ago and don't think I will be parting with it ever. FYI I'm also a millennial here.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Hold onto it if you can! I miss my 83 LTD Crown Victoria every day, wish I still had that thing and took better care of it when I was young. I spotted one of these on the road today, was a dark grey/green colour.

[@TexKimball]

I just bought a really nice condition 1994 and it's the same exterior colour scheme and wheels as this, except with grey leather interior. It feels much slower than my 2001 Town Car, but I kind of like it that way, makes me drive like a grandpa lol. I feel like now is the time to buy Town Cars since they're quite inexpensive and readily available, but slowly growing in popularity among younger people. Unfortunately it was the type of car people would eventually neglect so a lot of them aren't in the greatest condition. Although there's still tons of low mileage time capsules out there owned by elderly people, which is where I bought both of mine.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very well said, you’re absolutely right that these cars were likely neglected and most will be rough, same was/is true for the final generation Crown Victoria, any of the ex-livery vehicles were beaten hard and sold cheap, so people bought them to be disposable. I’d love to get myself one of these, sounds like the one you have is the one to get!

[@landyachtfan79]

This was my favorite generation of the Town Car. It got more advanced & modern, & yet somehow became even more beautiful, classy & elegant than ever before. 0:21........BOUGHT, NOT BOUGHTEN!!!!!!

[@PRNTestDrive]

It's definitely the second gen Panther I'd buy, the Town Car has a good look to it. I'd love to get one for myself down the road.

[@leathaface510]

Glad you back on providing new videos. Are you gonna be uploading new videos of your E38 any time soon?

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's the plan! I have a lead on a new gas tank, if I can get that sent over I'll see about getting a video done on me at least removing my old one and work from there.

[@Argiedan]

America's W126 ❤️

[@PRNTestDrive]

In a lot of ways it is! I absolutely love these cars.

[@clutchkikn.]

I have a friend who bought the exact same model but different color. It was parked nearly 20 years ago, and there was no rust. Plus, I live in Canada, where everything becomes rusted.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it! No rust puts you in a great position to be able to hold onto it for a long time. I'm glad I had the opportunity to drive this one, would love to feature some other Panther platform vehicles, especially since I live where these vehicles were assembled.

[@HamadH69]

very beautiful car

[@PRNTestDrive]

Agreed! We're really glad we had the chance to feature this one!

[@andrewzaborney1246]

Fantastic review! I looked a 1993, white / blue leather interior. Waiting for the call back...to buy it! Cheers!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Good luck! I really enjoyed filming this video, always a car I wanted to be able to check out. Hopefully you get good news on the one you’re looking at.

[@stephendavis7441]

I have a 1992 signature love it so smooth ride and drive. Rock auto for replacement air suspension.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Rock Auto is definitely the place to go! I found everything I need for my 7 Series from there. I wish I had been able to order parts from them 12 years ago back when I had my LTD Crown Victoria, maybe I'd still have it today.

[@telliesmith9825]

Yeah they were sofas on wheels ha

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's the best way to sum these up!

[@blakebias9515]

If it was triple black it would definitely be a mob car

[@PRNTestDrive]

Black would look really good for this! Unfortunately the only ones I see in black for sale are spray painted with rock guard or cheap matte finish. Factory black would be great!

[@MichaelOKeefe2009]

Oh the memories of my mommy calling the taxi to take us to the hospital, supermarket, toy store and it's almost always a Lincoln Town Car.

[@PRNTestDrive]

The taxi/limo of choice!

[@chucklambooy8457]

After I heard you say “if I haven’t have boughten it, I’m sorry I couldn’t chance anymore!”

[@crimsonstang]

I just bought a 93, 1 owner with 40k miles.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Nice! Sounds like a good low-mileage example. Enjoy it!

[@crimsonstang]

@@PRNTestDrive indeed, thanks!

[@allenvance7321]

bought a 94 Lincoln Cartier earlier this year in Albuquerque when my New England car i moved down in died. and yeah its an amazing car to drive unlike anything else. I'm only 23 years old and I am so happy to have it. my biggest complaint is the lack of sun/moon roof. I will say though I do want to get a show paint job on it like a nice candy purple with a gold zia on the hood. also possibly turbo it to get a little more speed

[@PRNTestDrive]

I think the moon roof was optional, but likely wasn't selected often. Glad to hear you're enjoying yours! Another one of these popped up for sale in my area, I'd love to have one for myself.

[@indianapolisbankruptcy]

10:07 dead wrong. There's something wrong with that particular unit if you floored it and say there's no power. That car had incredible get-up-and-go. I never had a problem passing someone in a pinch in my 94. Especially if you floor it, it felt like a rocket.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'd certainly love to try another to see how it feels compared to this. I don't know the service history or condition of these vehicles prior to filming, so there's a very good chance it needed a tune up, in fact a number of errors popped up about 20 minutes into my drive with this.

[@indianapolisbankruptcy]

@@PRNTestDrive that could certainly be the case. That LTC shared the same 4.6L V-8 as the Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor series that many, many highway patrols used. Those cars got up in a hurry and having owned a 94 new for a little over 10 years, I can attest.

[@Argiedan]

I'd wish you add pictures of each car you mention 🙏 Great content, liked & subscribed

[@PRNTestDrive]

As much as I'd like to, I'm careful to only include images/videos that I can use legally.

[@Argiedan]

@@PRNTestDrive and links on description would make usage legal? Or that wouldn't be enough?🤔

[@PRNTestDrive]

There are plenty of KZbin channels who feel that's enough, but I don't like that approach. Any time I've used images in my videos that weren't mine I've found ones that are in the Public Domain, or someone who's specifically setup their copywrite to include a Creative Commons license for commercial work. It's much easier that way, and I know with 100% certainty that I can't be in trouble. Ideally I'd like to have my own footage/images, which is why I'm always on the hunt for classic cars like this to film!

[@johanbrand8601]

Well then I'm a grandpa at the age of 21, because I luuuv these beauts and want it.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's awesome! I had my eye on these when I was in my early 20s also, I hope you can find a good one and get it!

[@joelgomez5806]

good video bro 👍

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@GW11181]

I love my 94 TC.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it!

[@tarigzzz7260]

‏I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria spare parts?

[@metaforce]

Buy it, Nile! You know you want to. :-)~

[@PRNTestDrive]

I really want one! I don't think this specific one is the car for me, but if the right opportunity came up I'd be tempted. I still feel the first gen is the better buy for me, it's special whereas this I don't think anyone would give it a second glance.

[@monikhushalpuri]

Hey man I love the videos that you make but I feel like you would have more opportunities if you moved here to the Toronto area for your videos...you can review a broad range of cars, tons of panther platform cars on the used market here, so many dealerships are now starting to sell older cars as well, tons of crazy modified cars as well if that’s what you also want to review, and with the amount of competition between dealerships someone like you would be a huge asset to them

[@PRNTestDrive]

I certainly had more success back in Niagara, however the cost of living and overall quality of life is what ultimately made me decide to move provinces. I was on a bit of a roll too back in the weeks leading up to my move, we featured some pretty awesome Mercedes-Benz and BMW vehicles.

[@monikhushalpuri]

PRN_TestDrive yep I actually do remember that you guys were on a roll and views were climbing...I have family that live out in the boonies near shelburne and innisfil, although they have to drive an hour to get to Toronto area, they’re saving a lot on insurance and what not like one of them is paying 80 bucks a month for insurance on a new car...I’m sure their is other things for you to consider cost wise but like I said and like your videos from niagara area...you guys would have more opportunity, you’re like a refined Doug demuro and we don’t really have that on KZbin except for PRN wish you guys all the success dude

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

You should totally buy it. Or, hold out for a higher trim, like the Cartier edition. All Town Cars are hard to find, though, many are still quickly snapped up by airport fleets.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'd love a Cartier, there are some seriously nice ones that have come up for sale in the US over the months/years. I don't know if I'd go for this generation though, the first gen Panthers are special for me, but this one didn't quite connect with me. I think I need a facelift model with the right options.

[@draggonsgate]

I was so glad to find this review! I'm looking at a '94 Signature with the "nautical" package... full navy cabrio, white leather interior with navy stictching and white paint. I had an '88 TC Signature (flying brick) and loved it. One question. Does the wheel telescope as well as tilt? I'm a big guy, and my '79 New Yorker I had to move the seat, the whole assembly, back 4 inches to be comfortable to drive. Thanx for a GREAT review!

[@crimsonstang]

Only tilt I believe.

[@PRNTestDrive]

CrimsonStang is correct, the wheel on this old tilts like the previous generation. I believe it was common for the time, few vehicles would have had full tilt & telescope outside cars like the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes S-Class.

[@zaks9919]

Funny no one is mentioning the horrible noise these things make shifting into 4th gear overdrive. & the broken air conditioning buttons(even yours has) that ford charged $300 for parts alone to fix. The transmission repair was a bottle of goop that ford offered as a fix, that would leave owners with the problem again 20,000 miles later . Considering the price point for this car not good ..There is an aftermarket re valve kit that supposedly helps if you haven't caused permanent damage by driving it to far like this . I believe it was finally quietly redesigned in 1995 ..The 95 models have a plastic intake manifold which cracks & breaks (usually just outside warranty)...Oh well ...Air bag suspension has a finite life , springs do not , & will never leave the car sitting on the ground like a dead chicken . Yup I've got the 94 town car signature series, with low miles , throw away the air bag suspension, & change the 13.7 liters of trans fluid to full synthetic., live with the still operating air, with the broken buttons, & you've got a pretty good car.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'll admit this model was a bit rougher than I would have liked, it's hard to find any of these in my area let alone a solid model. It's funny how my 1983 LTD Crown Victoria had a lot of the same problems this Town Car had/has.

[@erikbrooks7712]

My 94 is the tournament edition (golf) white out side white leather with green dash pad and green carpet like a golf course, it reminds me of driving my mom 66 buick back when i was 16. they just don't make them big cars that float down the highway,

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice! Hold onto that one, I don't remember seeing anything about that version during my research, good to keep it!

[@clinkerclint]

Please tell me, you're the son of the Autoweek guy. You sound so similar! ...John Davis

[@PRNTestDrive]

John Davis is a legend!

[@mikelathen8397]

Cool.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks, although I think only 1 comment was enough :)

[@br_spec]

Excellent video, thanks for making and posting this! Does anyone know if this 2nd gen is softer/floatier than the later 3rd gen models, or have they kept the ride about the same? How about the steering, did it become “quicker” ratio for the 3rd gen or still about the same? Thanks! I had an ‘86 many years ago and miss the softness, though I’d prefer going for a 2nd or 3rd gen this time around but am on the fence between the two.

[@PRNTestDrive]

These are certainly questions I'd love to be able to answer. Ford didn't change much with the Panther platform over it's 30+ year run, one of the reasons why Ford had to kill the Crown Victoria out of legality as that chassis didn't have stability control. I'd imagine the suspension and steering were ultimately the same feeling over all generations, as driving this still felt a lot like my 83 LTD Crown Victoria. The Town Car is a vehicle we'd love to spend more time with, perhaps we'll have the chance to find some in 2024 and do a new video on them.

[@br_spec]

@@PRNTestDrive thanks for your reply! I did some digging on the rockauto website and saw that while the steering gearbox is the same from 1980 to 2002 and are said to have 3 1/2 turns lock to lock, the 2003-2011 models got a newer, rack and pinion type steering with 3 turns lock to lock. Probably not too different in feel, but enough to make me go for the earlier years. Cheers!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Good to know! RockAuto is a great resource.

[@luxurreview]

Car-tee-A is the pronunciation lol 😂

[@branchthedude9723]

Just got my 94 it has the same blue but mine is leather seats

[@PRNTestDrive]

Leather would be nice on this!

[@tarigzzz7260]

I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria spare parts?

[@branchthedude9723]

@@tarigzzz7260 depends on the years gotta make sure the designs are the same, other than that pretty much the same

[@seanorourke7397]

Its a couch on wheels,enjoy the ride.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That it is! I used to refer to my 83 Crown Vic that way too.

[@tarigzzz7260]

I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria spare parts?

[@PRNTestDrive]

For the most part, they should be relatively interchangeable. The mechanical parts at least.

[@florperez2330]

Just bought one! How do you open the trunk? I feel like I’m over looking it. And the owners manual is no help

[@PRNTestDrive]

There's a button in the glove box that pops the trunk, should be a yellow button near the top left.

[@Mrnormalsense]

Can’t decide between this or the 2010 version, thought? Also does these early years have $ maintenance requirements?

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'd probably go with the older one, the rounded off updated Town Car was ok but never felt it had the class these older square cars had.

[@Mrnormalsense]

@@PRNTestDrive yeah definitely older one has a better feel for it. Just don’t know how practical it is maybe. Maybe it can be a daily… Do you find your self doing a lot of maintenance work on it since it’s older and finding parts must be a tough too I’d think

[@thecapothedon]

Trying to decide between an 01 and a 94 right now

[@PRNTestDrive]

Depends on what you like in terms of design, as of writing this I'm not a fan of the early 2000s Town Car design, the 2003+ facelift looks much better.

[@thecapothedon]

@@PRNTestDrive ended up getting an 04 presidential edition .omg money green and gold

[@godrocksha482]

My 1997 town car is fast, wire upgrade and 22 inch wheels

[@stockyb24]

I have a 1994 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series been sitting for 16 yrs. Needs new engine. Exterior and interior in good condition. Is it worth keeping?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Only you can ultimately make that decision, but I think every car deserves to be saved. If the engine is really all that needs to be done then finding one would be worthwhile to keep it, especially if the rest of the vehicle is in good shape. I'd hold onto it even if you can't do anything with it right away, I know the feeling of regret when you end up getting rid of something that you really like.

[@stockyb24]

@@PRNTestDrive I just found an engine; so I'll probably keep it.

[@krisevangelista2429]

93-94 Imo has slightly better styling, and its the last years before the interior got all rounded and not as nice as the old school dashboard. 94 Is the last best town car you could get.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Agreed!

[@hagbard72]

How many bodies can you fit in the trunk?

[@PRNTestDrive]

At least 4, depending on how you fold them.

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

Do all of these have air suspension systems?

[@PRNTestDrive]

The rears were all air suspension for this generation Town Car.

[@SolomonsOutdoorReviews]

What is the value of these cars with 170000 miles? In excellent condition

[@HossStyle1]

I want it lol

[@PRNTestDrive]

So do I. I'd definitely like to have one of these in my garage as a cruiser, although I still have my heart set on the first generation from the 80s.

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro un Lincoln Town Car Signature Series 1994; es un excelente automóvil; le hizo competencia al Chevrolet Caprice Classic y Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham; ése carro me trae momentos cuándo era niño; de vez en cuando veo un carro así de bonito; me siento cómo un niño en navidad; yo me pongo a imaginar a una bella muchacha; soltera, libre, sin compromiso, sin hijos, sin tatuajes, ni piercings, ni implantes en su cuerpo; el cuerpo bien bonito; blanca ojos azules oscuros cabello rubio la cara maquillada, los labios rojos el cabello arreglado la cara maquillada y el cabello arreglado; ella viste una blusa blanca manga larga, minifalda azul oscuro calcetines canilleros blancos y gomas blancas; ella va manejando el carro; yo voy en el asiento del pasajero; ella es la dueña del carro (La Dama del Town Car); cuándo nos vamos de día de campo ella viste una blusa cuadriculada manga larga unos shorts calcetines y gomas; yo me visto un pantalón largo con su cinturón una franela calcetines y zapatos la gorra qué no falta; ella es la dueña del carro; porqué ella es (La Dueña del Town Car); el carro es de ella; es un Lincoln Town Car Signature Series 1994; saludos y buenas noches.

[@pablom9029]

Haha my grandfather had one

[@PRNTestDrive]

I can believe it, a lot of grandpas did/do have these.

[@WilliePeoples-hd4ez]

He says that car is slow? My 94 flies. I had a 87 too, it was a dog

[@PRNTestDrive]

Fair enough!

[@pattyferreira5633]

How much can I sell my 1994 Lincoln in Excellent condition, 120,000 miles.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Depends entirely on the market you're in.

[@AutoWorldzz]

"Nice and creative Videos，I can see A lot of thought has been put into the content and editing of the video， This is really my favorite channel.:) .🌴🌴🌴excellent 👍👌👍👌👍 🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴 " Niles Cayuga 2021

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thank you very much!

[@leahtistrahmad1369]

This is the car I have

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice! It's a car I've really wanted to drive for a while now, I'm glad I finally got the chance.

[@daeshawnmcgee6426]

come on bruh i have a 1992 lincoln town car with dual exhaust so it wasnt just the 94

[@PRNTestDrive]

I believe what I would have said was it became standard in 1994, as the dual exhaust was typically available with the towing package.

[@tarigzzz7260]

‏I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria spare parts?

[@kevinmichaud1465]

Lack of rear legoom

[@PRNTestDrive]

Compared to a LWB S-Class or 7 Series, but for an American car of this era it wasn't bad. Felt similar to the rear legroom from my 83 LTD Crown Victoria.

[@toyotaandlexussupercharged6699]

There is a woman that she has type of car and she loves to play with her feet and toes on the gas pedal she repeatedly presses and depresses the pedal on the Lincoln Town Car a lot she says is a massage

[@PRNTestDrive]

Oh boy

[@uawsux]

Greatly underpowered tiny little engine for that big great big car what happened to the 390 429 it's a great car very badly underpowered

[@PRNTestDrive]

It's true that even by 1990s era standards these were not powerful engines, but then the idea wasn't for them to be fast but to have the torque needed for smooth consistent driving.

[@funfunfun732]

I have a 95 cartier, and a 96 signature , i luv them

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very nice!

[@tarigzzz7260]

I have a question: Are Town Car spare parts the same as Ford Marquis and Victoria spare parts?

[@funfunfun732]

many are but not all@@tarigzzz7260

[@mrtonguetwista]

Awesome video PRN. 3 weeks ago I bought a '94 Town Car with 71K miles for $5K. It has the original manual in mint condition in the glove box. The people who had car drove to NC often from Orlando so mostly highway miles. The white wall tires on it are 10 years old , so I guess I have to get some preowned black tires until I can find some fresh whitewalls. NGL you got me shook when you mentioned transmission troubles. I got rid of a nightmare Taurus SE wagon Ive had since 2006. Put two transmissions in it and currently the trans has no 4th year. I dont want those troubles in life again lol You mentioned it was a simple fix, mind telling me about it please? So that mega play in the steering wheel is normal? I took 2 separate mobile mechanics with me to inspect car then to a transmission shop that had a OBD1 scanner and no codes popped. Besides drinking gas lol I put a new differential gasket on and I plan on oil change and brakes soon. Brakes feel weird not like Taurus. Pads are around 50% but feels like pedal goes down far before connecting. I drive slow in right lane out of fear of rear ending a car who brakes suddenly. So hopefully new pads will kill that fear for me. I want to skert!! when I brake lol. But yea, mint condition car otherwise. Hope to hear from you.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Hey there, congrats on the purchase! I don't have any specifics on the transmission unfortunately, any time we do these classic videos I'll research common problems and repair issues people have by searching various forums and online communities, so that information would have come from that research, but it's not something we keep after wrapping up on the video. Hope you get to enjoy the car for a long while! We've had a lot of interest in this car recently which is great.