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Used 1996 Lincoln Town Car

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1996 Lincoln Town Car Exterior: 0
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1996
Fuel Economy
18 combined mpg
Horsepower
210 hp
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
Cargo Volume
22.3 cu ft
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1996 Lincoln Town Car Overview

1996 Lincoln Town Car Pricing

1996 Lincoln Town Car pricing starts at $2,245 for the Town Car Executive Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $38,120 when new. The range-topping 1996 Town Car Cartier Sedan 4D starts at $2,520 today, originally priced from $42,600.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Executive Sedan 4D
$38,120
$2,245
$40,170
$2,300
$42,600
$2,520

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Town Car Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Lincoln Town Car (1992-1997) a 4.7 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 97% recommend it. These figures are based on 287 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Lincoln Town Car

"Great Car"

"I have owned this care for over 10 years and it has been excellent. 24-26 mpg, very comfortable. I love it. Very reliable, and a pleasure to drive. It is so much moe comfortable than most other cars on the road."

"Excellent used car for trips and cruising around"

"I picked up my '97 Town Car with 216K on the odometer for $1200 in May 2012. I only bought it to take a cross country trip from California to Iowa and back as my other car is a Fiat 500 and not very roomy. I still have it as of Aug 2013 as it's been such a good and comfy car to drive I find it hard to let it go. It's had a few issues like the ABS light going on and off and the transmission shifting oddly sometimes. But with the mileage that's to be expected from a 17 yr old car. My kids LOVE this car for trips. It's gots gobs of room for them and our two dogs. You can carry a lot of luggage and stuff in the trunk, it's huge. A lot of the cool features such as memory driver's seat, seat heaters, trunk pull down, and digital dash still work. I get 22-24 mpg on the highway with the A/C running which is way better than the EPA estimate back in '97. In town I get between 14-16 mpg with isn't great but it's a two ton car, that's a lot of weight to move. I feel safe in this car too with the dual air bags and lots of metal surrounding me. I've put a windshield, ball joints, a battery, and tires on it so far but not much else. It's been a reliable car so far. I'd buy another one."

"Best Vehicle I've ever owned"

"I have personally put over 250,000 miles on this car, and overall had less problem with this car than any other car I've owned in the past 20 years. It still gets 20 miles to the gallon in town, and 25mpg on the road. It by far is the best ridding car I've ever owned. Also, it has a great trunk on it."

Overall 1996 Lincoln Town Car Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Lincoln Town Car is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Lincoln Town Car quality a 4.8 out of 5.

1996 Lincoln Town Car Reliability

The 1996 Lincoln Town Car receives an average consumer rating of 4.7 overall and a 4.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1996 Town Car Features

According to drivers of the 1996 Town Car, here are some of its best features:

  • Big, roomy, floats down the road, good safety
  • Rides and handles superbly.
  • Rides like a dream!
  • Beautiful car white exterior navy leather inside
  • Everything with this car was a PRO !

1996 Lincoln Town Car MPG by Trim

1996 Town Car Executive Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

1996 Town Car Signature Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

1996 Town Car Cartier Sedan 4D - city 15 MPG - hwy 23 MPG

1996 Town Car Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Lincoln Town Car front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 5 out of 5.

1996 Lincoln Town Car Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
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1996 Lincoln Town Car
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.7
Consumer Rating
Based on 287 Consumer Reviews
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Comfort
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Reliability
4.8
Styling
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1996 Lincoln Town Car Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
Executive Sedan 4D
$2,245
18 MPG
210 @ 4250 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
22.3 cu ft
275 lb-ft
4040 lbs
Signature Sedan 4D
$2,300
18 MPG
210 @ 4250 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
22.3 cu ft
275 lb-ft
4040 lbs
Cartier Sedan 4D
$2,520
18 MPG
210 @ 4250 RPM
V8, 4.6 Liter
22.3 cu ft
275 lb-ft
4040 lbs
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1996 Lincoln Town Car Depreciation

A 1996 Lincoln Town Car has depreciated $429 or 19% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,738 and trade-in value of $805.

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1996 Lincoln Town Car Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $181
$2,167
$1,375
2023
$282
$1,885
$979
2024
$131
$1,754
$826
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$16
$1,738
$805
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1996 Lincoln Town Car Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4040 lbs.
EPA Passenger
116.0 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
20.0 gallons
Front Head Room
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room
42.6 inches
Max Seating Capacity
6
Overall Length
218.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room
62.1 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
5000 lbs.
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
22.3 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
42.0 feet
Wheel Base
117.4 inches
Width with mirrors
76.7 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors

Fuel Economy

City
15 mpg
Highway
23 mpg
Combined
18 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
210 @ 4250 RPM
Torque
275 @ 3250 rpm
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter

Warranty

Basic
4 years / 50000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control

1996 Lincoln Town Car Safety

1996 Lincoln Town Car Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
4.0
Passenger Front
5.0

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Price
$2,245
$1,903
$2,279
$2,261
Consumer Rating
4.7
4.6
4.3
4.5
Fuel Economy
City 15/Hwy 23/Comb 18 MPG
City 28/Hwy 35/Comb 31 MPG
City 26/Hwy 31/Comb 28 MPG
City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity6445
Basic Warranty
4 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
210 @ 4250 RPM
93 @ 5400 RPM
79 @ 6000 RPM
119 @ 6000 RPM
Engine
V8, 4.6 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

1996 Lincoln Town Car Rankings

FAQs

Is 1996 a good year for a Lincoln Town Car?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Town Car is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Lincoln Town Car 1996 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.7 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Town Car is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1996 Lincoln Town Car?

The 1996 Lincoln Town Car gets 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

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