Who likes Towncars ?

[Annisman*]

Michael1980 must drive one of these ^_^

 

[Yuriman]

My take: I'd love to drive around in one, except for the part where I have to fill the tank. They're not super cheap vehicles to own if you put any significant miles on them.

 

[Annisman*]

My take: I'd love to drive around in one, except for the part where I have to fill the tank. They're not super cheap vehicles to own if you put any significant miles on them.

From what I'm reading this thing will get better mpg than what I'm currently driving (2001 Explorer), was surprised to see it can get 25mpg highway. I don't look forward to some of the repairs however.

 

[michal1980]

Michael1980 must drive one of these ^_^

hardly. But I wouldn't buy a car today that doesn't get good test scores on all iihs tests, with the expectation being acceptable for the small front offset because that test is so new.

 

[pauldun170]

Maybe isn't "as" safe as something with seventeen computers and thirteen airbags, but with the thousands and thousands of Crown Vics still in service today, "isn't safe" is an exaggerated statement.

Pretty much any automotive enthusiast recognizes that the cars we choose are less safe than alternative vehicles.

As an enthusiast I care very much about safety.
That's why I ride a motorcycle and love old Miatas.
They help me avoid idiot drivers who are busy updating facebook about how safe their cars are while driving.

 

[jlee]

As an enthusiast I care very much about safety.
That's why I ride a motorcycle and love old Miatas.
They help me avoid idiot drivers who are busy updating facebook about how safe their cars are while driving.

:awe:

 

[monkeydelmagico]

I don't look forward to some of the repairs however.

Dirt cheap to own and operate. Very reliable. There is a reason livery has used these for a couple decades. They have a comfy and relaxed driving style that I dig. Good buy except for the heat/cool problem.

The blend door actuator is a cheap part but a real PITA to get to. Have to drop the dash. Make double certain it's the actuator and not a fuse or wiring problem before you try to fix.

 

[Annisman*]

Dirt cheap to own and operate. Very reliable. There is a reason livery has used these for a couple decades. They have a comfy and relaxed driving style that I dig. Good buy except for the heat/cool problem.


The blend door actuator is a cheap part but a real PITA to get to. Have to drop the dash. Make double certain it's the actuator and not a fuse or wiring problem before you try to fix.

Thanks for the tips.I'm almost positive is the blend door actuator because of the noise it's making, I don't think a fuse would do that?

 

[Torn Mind]

I'd rather die in a comfortably reliable vehicle than an econobox screwing with my whole body. No more '89 Civics or 2007 Corolla Matrixes when I 'make it" in life. Plus, it's Ford behemoth. I'm more likely to kill someone else driving a small car. Just like how James Dean met his fate thanks to a FORD. lol

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Thanks for the tips.I'm almost positive is the blend door actuator because of the noise it's making, I don't think a fuse would do that?

Probably right. If you are getting some noises from directly above the glove box then it's the actuator. If it's making noise when you fiddle with the HVAC controls then you are getting signal and power to the actuator so it can't be a fuse. My arm-chair diagnosis concurs with yours doctor. Good luck with that surgery.

It's good to have a friend around when you take out the dash. It's surprisingly heavy. I did a crown vic a couple years ago. Another little tip: I didn't remove the steering column nor had to mess with the airbag, just dropped the column onto the drivers side seat. Check to make sure your wiring allows for that. I also did not have to mess with passenger airbag by not physically removing the entire dash from the car. I just dropped it and moved it enough forward to just barely get to the actuator. Took me an entire weekend. In hindsight I would have gladly paid someone to do that job.

 

[Annisman*]

Probably right. If you are getting some noises from directly above the glove box then it's the actuator. If it's making noise when you fiddle with the HVAC controls then you are getting signal and power to the actuator so it can't be a fuse. My arm-chair diagnosis concurs with yours doctor. Good luck with that surgery.

It's good to have a friend around when you take out the dash. It's surprisingly heavy. I did a crown vic a couple years ago. Another little tip: I didn't remove the steering column nor had to mess with the airbag, just dropped the column onto the drivers side seat. Check to make sure your wiring allows for that. I also did not have to mess with passenger airbag by not physically removing the entire dash from the car. I just dropped it and moved it enough forward to just barely get to the actuator. Took me an entire weekend. In hindsight I would have gladly paid someone to do that job.

yeah I saw a write-up on how to do it and it looks like a total PITA so I think I'll be paying someone else to get it fixed. Unfortunately the mechanic I usually go to is more of a 'slap duct tape on it' kind of guy so if I want to get it done right it's gonna cost a pretty penny.

 

[michal1980]

I'd rather die in a comfortably reliable vehicle than an econobox screwing with my whole body. No more '89 Civics or 2007 Corolla Matrixes when I 'make it" in life. Plus, it's Ford behemoth. I'm more likely to kill someone else driving a small car. Just like how James Dean met his fate thanks to a FORD. lol

ahh yes, the size = safety myth.

 

[Torn Mind]

ahh yes, the size = safety myth.

Um no. Not once did I say it was safer, just more comfy and that it might dish some damage back in a highly sarcastic post.

I might be damaged, but I will do so in style and dishing it back. Well, unless they were making a left and I was going straight. But is a 2007 econobox going to be that much better? I have seen what is behind the plastic on the Matrix and Corolla. Not much protection there.