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2007 Lincoln Town Car Signature |
Maintenance, Repair, & Improvements Log
Date | Description of Work Done | Odometer | Parts Cost | Labor Cost | Total Cost |
Warranty | Notes |
7/3/25 |
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6/29/25 |
Installed old 400watt inverter that I took out of 97 Crown Victoria. (AC Delco purchased 2007) OIL STATUS: From what I can tell I have not yet done an oil change on this car since it has not been put on the road yet. The oil still looks clean. PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN BATTERY / ALTERNATOR |
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6/27/25 | Replaced DDM with used one purchased from Ebay: The internals of this replacment DDM smell like cigarettes but look immaculate - no corrosion and shiny inside. Used FORScan to read factory door code from this replacement DDM and recorded it in the Notes- file. The replacement DDM passed FORScan's DDM on-demand self-test. I was able to program existing key fob to the replacement DDM using the 8 x on-off procedure (see Notes- file), and also FORScan. This replacement DDM seems to be working perfectly; I threw away the old DDM. 6/29/25> Put the door panel back on. |
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6/22/25 | Using FORScan software to inspect the car's modules and make changes. I enabled the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL only work when vehicle is in gear).
It is unable to self-test the DDM but it did pull the door code.
Clearly the DDM has a problem. |
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6/21/25 | Replaced AC recirc door actuator. Four Seasons 73082. Number stamped on actuator: 2238249 This works 100% now. Initially, I had to manually apply power to the actuator in order to orient the shaft in the correct in-range position because it wouldn't correct itself unmounted and during a EATC self-test. (Apply 12v power to the 2 outermost pins. Reverse polarity to reverse direction.) Ran numerous EATC self-tests: Recharged the AC. NEW ELECTRICAL ISSUE If I replace it with a used purchase online, I will likely not have the door code. Have to use Forscan to pull it.
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6/14/25 | Periodic run of the car after being covered for months. AC airflow routing: There are apparently 5 actuators, 2 of which require the dash to be removed. Ran a diagnostic on the EATC (FLOOR+OFF, then AUTO): -1242 recirculation door. This would make sense as nothing happens when the recirc is turned on and off; it appears to stay NOT on recirc, but on outside air mode as I cracked the window and there is significant airflow out the window. -1263 Panel (dash vents) / defrost door actuator. (If the actuator
has to be replaced, dash removal is required).
YOUTUBE HOW TO .
But after I ran the AC for a while the air stayed coming out of the dash
vents. AC refrigerant remains low (not empty as compressor did cycle, albeit frequently, and refrigerant lines got cold/hot respectively); I did not charge it. Another good resource for Lincoln EATC - 03 ONWARDS TOWN CAR EATC
SELF TEST: Pressed FLOOR+OFF then RECIRC: Code 1676: "Voltage out of range. Go to pinpoint test H". I reset it by pressing FRONT DEFROST, and the code didn't come back. I ran another diagnostic
Ran a diagnostic on the EATC (FLOOR+OFF, then AUTO): then CLEARED it by
pressing FRONT DEFROST. It seems like the AC weirdness calmed down the more I used it and it kept
blowing out of the main dash vents when commanded albeit a short delay when
commanded. The main problem seems to be 1242 recirc door.
HOW TO. I ran an
EATC test and noticed that the recirc door didn't move so either the acuator
is bad or the EATC is bad. I removed the recirc actuator. The part
number on it is 3W1H-19E694-AA with Ford stamped in the plastic, and it
looks like it is probably original. |
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9/7/24 | Replaced the window regulator &
motor assembly. While putting the window back in it did indeed scratch up
the tint like one person in a video said it would. If I had put a sock over
the regulator at the top I may have been able to prevent the scratched tint.
-1242 recirculation door (unconfirmed). This would make sense as nothing happens when the recirc is turned on and off; it appears to stay on recirc mode. -1263 defrost mode door actuator (unconfirmed but likely). I did not reset the codes. Apparently hitting defrost will clear the codes. |
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8/20/24 | LF Window Regulator Failure Purchased qty 5 1/4in X 3/4in (store didn't have 1/2in) long bolts (regulator & motor to door) & qty 2 1/4in X 1in long bolts (regulator to window), washers, and nylon lock nuts (this turned out to be good choices in length. Problem With HVAC Vents AC compressor is cycling frequently; I believe refrigerant charge is low.
It is oily around the low side schrader valve and may be leaking from there. |
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Summer 2024 |
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5/10/24 | Need to cover the car while it remains parked and unused outside. (JPOST) |
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FUTURE | Differential Fluid Change How-to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LIm-YZ4DUI (F150) Use Permatex 81182 Gear Oil RTV Gasket Maker Tighten differential cover to: 35ft lbs. No torque sequence. (F150) Diff fluid to use:Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant (limousine) (same as F150) Capacity: Nearly 3qts Differential: 3.27 (per online report) & "open" per other online resource. Therefore, differential doesn't need friction modifier. Torque fill port to 18ft lbs (F150) (All materials purchased 12/6/23) |
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2024 or 2025 | Install 40A (10 or 8guage wire?) circuit from battery to passenger front seat for inverter. (MGM uses 10guage) hooked in to ignition so the inverter circuit only comes on with the ignition.
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FUTURE | Install rotary switch |
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FUTURE | Change transmission filter, fluid, and clean pan. Install new transmission pan with drain plug Dorman #265-813 UPC 019495344810 FROM MGM: Transmission fluid service & filter change. -R *The assumption is that there is no drain plug on the torque converter. -Drained approx. 4.5 qts by removing trans fluid cooler hose and running engine. This sucked the pan nearly dry. -Replaced filter with Motorcraft TF403, cleaned bottom of valve body (dirty), cleaned oil and metal filings from magnet, and installed new drain pan which has a plug in it for easy future draining. Torque the pan bolts to 10ft lbs. -There was no yellow object in the pan (from factory) so that tells me the pan has probably been dropped before. -Transmission fluid capacity is 14 qts (13.9qts to be exact). -Added 5 qts new "SuperTech Mercon V". 14-4.5+5=14.5 5/14.5= 34.4% of the fluid is new. 65.6% is old. -If ran and drained and added another 5qts: Next transmission pan drain should be at 90,000mi with the 5000mi oil change. |
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12/17/23 | I cleaned both battery terminals (preventative). I installed a battery cutoff switch on the negative terminal. The aftermarket lead positive terminal broke off, so I replaced it with same. I installed 2 x 20A fuse holders at battery for future run to front passenger seat for inverter. I ran 10 gauge wire from the 40A fusebank through a relay above the driver's feet, and to the passenger seat. AC Vent Problem: There is clearly some inconsistencies with regard to the
AC vent blow; It will not always blow out the front vents. I suspect
an o-ring replacement issue much like I had to do on the MGM. |
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12/10/23 | Added some R134A refrigerant to the AC system as it seemed perhaps it needed some. |
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11/22/23 | Observation Engine does have a small bit of a rattle at cold startup. |
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11/21/23 | Noticed the brake light switch is very touch and it often goes off and blinks a bit. 11/22/23> I ordered a new third party switch. SW5219 / F87Z-13480-AA 12/3/23> I replaced brake light switch. I am not sure it made much of a difference. To
order a transmission pan with drain plug - Dorman 265-813 UPC 019495344810 |
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11/20/23 | Purchase of this vehicle from JS. There is a left side marker light out
which I replaced. |
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FROM THIS POINT DOWN OCCURRED UNDER OWNERSHIP OF JS | |||||||
10/23/23 | Headliner, pillars, and center console reupholstered. |
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Front headlight lenses either cleaned or replaced (They had previously been yellowed). |
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10/22/23 | Installed new front ceramic brake pads |
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7/15/23 | 4 new tires installed. | 73,031 | |||||
Replaced door lock control module with aftermarket one. |
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5/14/23 |
JS Is titled to the car. | 71,276 | |||||
FROM THIS POINT DOWN OCCURRED UNDER OWNERSHIP PRIOR TO JS | |||||||
9/28/22 |
Hurricane Ian Damage A few areas of paint got lightly scratched by ariborne shingles The windshield got lightly scratched by airborne shingles The right front window got severely scratched by airborne shingles. |
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Maintenance Items Cross Reference/ Specs
Fuel tank: 18 or 19 gal (to confirm)
Coolant: "Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)" (to confirm)
The Zerex G-05 is suitable coolant compatible with this vehicle. (to confirm)
Coolant capacity: 19qt (to confirm)
Door Sticker Tire Size: Tires: P225 60R17 (not the same as
MGM)
Tire Inflation Pressure Front (cold): 32 (to confirm)
Tire Inflation Pressure Rear (cold): 35 (to confirm)
Oil weight: 5W20 (to confirm)
Oil capacity: 6qts (to confirm)
Oil filter: FL-820S (to confirm)
Air Filter:
Fuel Filter:
Automatic Transmission Fluid: Mercon V (to confirm)
ATF capacity: 13.9qt (to confirm)
Transmission: 4R75E (to confirm)
Transmission Pan Bolt Torque: 10ft lbs (per 2 separate youtube video)
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