Driver plows car into City Hall Jan 8, 2008
Wichita city officials Monday are recovering from a bizarre incident in which the driver of a Lincoln Town Car smashed his car through the atrium of City Hall. No damage estimates are available yet from what the city is calling a "vandalism incident" that occurred in the early morning hours Monday. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
For Latino Catholics, Quinceanera ritual provides lessons on faith, family ---- and sex Jan 4, 2008
Before long, a stretch Lincoln Town Car arrives for the next Quinceanera Mass. An elaborate coming-of-age ritual for Latino girls on their 15th birthday, the Quinceanera has long been divisive in the U.S. Catholic Church, where it's viewed as either an exercise in excess or a great opportunity to send a message about faith and sexual responsibility. (North County Times)
The hottest 'fat' man on film Dec 31, 2007
I want Albert Finneys Lincoln Town Car. THE SAVAGES. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Classified ads Dec 7, 2007
1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, 137,000 miles, air, cruise, tilt, leather. $2,200. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com(R) Releases 2008 Residual Value Analysis Nov 14, 2007
The 2008 vehicles with the lowest resale value include the Chevrolet Uplander, Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Caravan, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Freestar, Isuzu Ascender, Kia Sedona, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Monterey. "The vehicles that dwell at the low end of the resale value scale often are victims of tepid and decreasing demand, even as production levels continue at relatively high levels," said Nerad. (PR Newswire)
A risky tale of twin city states Oct 26, 2007
Apart from my unusual reliance on public transport (where was the Lincoln Town Car to whisk me to my Gulfstream on the tarmac at Teterborough airport. it was no different from the journey taken daily by thousands of people, back and forth between the two capitals. (FT.com -- Markets)
Dallas Police Find Body In Towed Car's Truck Oct 24, 2007
A 1999 Lincoln Town Car had been abandoned in the parking lot of a nearby apartment complex. The building's manager called Lone Star Auto Services to tow away the vehicle. (CBS 11, TX)
Buck Horn gets sleek Oct 18, 2007
It recently purchased a 2007 Lincoln Town Car Executive L, a shiny black sedan with black leather seats. Last year, it added a similarly sleek 2006 Chrysler 300C to its fleet. (Durango Herald)
Ontario plant could be saved by 1 shift, Ford of Canada says Oct 17, 2007
President Bill Osborne says strong demand for the Lincoln Town Car next year could justify the continuation of one production shift. Ford cut one shift, or about 50 per cent of output in St. Thomas, this summer because of falling demand for the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis cars. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Domestic car firms lack direction Oct 11, 2007
It takes deep pockets to develop new products, and more than the other domestic automakers, Ford struggles with look-alike models, such as the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner, and outdated products, such as the Ford Ranger pickup, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis. But it won't be easy to jettison some of those products. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Join the Club, Man! Sep 27, 2007
The Clubman's clear distinction from the base MINI is the stretch in its midsection as if MINI was trying to craft a Munchkin version of the Lincoln Town Car. That "Clubdoor" you see etched into the MINI's flank opens on its rear hinges, like that on a Mazda RX-8, and into a much larger interior space behind the front seats. (BusinessWeek)
State employees' car rentals shot up after privatization deal with Enterprise Sep 25, 2007
The auditors reported that they uncovered payments for "unauthorized, inappropriate, or questionable" rentals, including several from the "premium" and "luxury" class at Enterprise, which includes cars such as the Cadillac DeVille, Buick Park Avenue, and Lincoln Town Car. Citing an instance in which a renter from the Education Department requested and was billed for a "premium-class vehicle," the auditors said that "raises the question of whether any state employee 'needs' an up-scale vehicle,... (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Bargain hunters flock to ULS barn sale Sep 25, 2007
This year, a 1993 Lincoln Town Car with 60,000 miles, owned by a retired couple in Florida, is likely to be one of the hottest items at the auction held at 1 p.m. Saturday, according to Tornehl. Tornehl said the auction will feature some of the larger, bigger-ticket items including about a dozen boats from canoes to sailboats. (Lake Country Reporter, WI)
As prices drop, thefts of GPS units soar Sep 20, 2007
California Attorney General Jerry Brown's Lincoln Town Car had been parked outside a state building in San Francisco's Civic Center for only about 10 minutes recently when a thief grabbed the GPS device inside. Even people who take their GPS gadgets off their dashboards when they leave their cars are returning to find windows smashed, as thieves gamble that an empty plastic cradle suction-cupped to the windshield means a GPS unit has been hidden somewhere in the car. (Herald Online, SC -- Technology)
Hybrid limo stretches mileage Sep 15, 2007
The EPA rates the Mariner at 34 miles to the gallon in city driving, 30 on the highway, compared with 15 city and 23 highway for the industry-standard Lincoln Town Car built with an extra 6 inches of rear-seat legroom. Depending on weight, customized stretch Hummers and Cadillac Escalades can rate single-digit mileage. (Boston Globe -- Business)
• Another Cable Barrier Accident Injures 1 Aug 26, 2007
He was in the backseat of the Lincoln Town Car. This accident marked the second time in as many months that a car has gotten past the cable barriers. (Q13.com, WA)
Fueling the Push for a Better Car Aug 24, 2007
But suppose Henry Ford took a spin in a 2007 Lincoln Town Car ... But suppose Henry Ford took a spin in a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. (Townhall.com)
Broward Sheriff teams up with radio stations to find deputy's killer Aug 18, 2007
"This cold-blooded killer fired a half dozen shots into him, some only a few feet away. That killer or killers are still on the loose. We are looking for a large white car, like a Ford Crown Victoria or a Lincoln Town Car.". Jenne says the key to finding the killer is to make sure everyone knows about the $106,000 reward. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Family Remembers Woman Killed While Walking Dogs Aug 16, 2007
Harper and her husband Howard were walking their dogs back towards home Monday evening, when deputies say 18 year old Melvin Saturday's Lincoln Town Car apparently blew through the stop sign at Struble and Pottinger, hitting another car, and then the Harpers. Pat Jaeger was sitting at the intersection. (WKRC.com, OH)
Boomerang rides most recalled cars of 2007 Aug 14, 2007
It only affects certain cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans of model years 1994 through 2002, including Lincoln Town Car, Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Explorer, and F-Series pickups. A spokesperson from Ford wouldn't estimate how many vehicles the company expects to service in the recall, but says that "take-rates in the industry of about [two-thirds] are not rare.". (MSNBC -- Business)
Matier & Ross: Car of state's top lawman broken into near City Hall Aug 13, 2007
Brown said he and his driver hadn't been in the building more than 10 minutes when they came back to find someone had smashed the passenger-side window of his 6-year-old Lincoln Town Car. "An official state car - the taxpayers' car - and they stole the GPS unit as well," Brown said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Thompson's red truck parked, for now Aug 12, 2007
Up to that point, Thompson had been tooling around Tennessee in a Lincoln Town Car. "So why don't you do that?" said Ingram, who is now chief of staff to Sen. (Los Angeles Times)
Winners by vehicle class Aug 10, 2007
BEST BY VEHICLE CLASSSub-compact carWinner: Scion xARunners-up: Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Aveo Compact carWinner: Honda CivicRunners-up: Toyota Prius, Toyota Corolla Compact Sporty CarWinner: Mazda MiataRunners-up: Mitsubishi Lancer, Toyota Celica Midsize Sporty CarWinner: Chevrolet SSR, Ford Mustang (tie)Runner-up: Toyota Solara Midsize CarWinner: Buick CenturyRunners-up: Buick Regal, Mercury Sable Large CarWinner: Ford Crown VictoriaRunners-up: Mercury Grand Marquis, Buick Park Avenue Compact... (USA Today -- Money)
J.D. Power dependability rankings by vehicle category Aug 10, 2007
Runners-up: Cadillac DeVille, Lincoln Town Car. Premium Sporty Car. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Now that's a stretch: Juneau limo company finds its niche in a town with a finite amount of road Aug 10, 2007
Inside look: The interior of the 10-passenger 1997 Lincoln Town Car has a 120-inch stretch ... Six-passenger 1995 Lincoln Town Car, black, 68-inch stretch, 24 feet long, 20 to 22 miles per gallon ... 10-passenger 1997 Lincoln Town Car, white, 120-inch stretch, 28 -feet long, 17 mpg. (Juneau Empire)
Buick, Lexus tie for top spot in vehicle dependability study Aug 9, 2007
Large Premium CarWinner: Lexus LS 430Runners-up: Cadillac DeVille, Lincoln Town Car. Premium Sporty CarWinner: Lexus SC 430Runners-up: Ford Thunderbird, Chevrolet Corvette. (USA Today -- Autos)
3.6 Million Vehicles Recalled By Ford Aug 9, 2007
1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car. 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Movers: Companies in the news Aug 6, 2007
Reliance Industries, one of the largest companies in India, will invest as much as $14 billion over the next three years in oil exploration and production as the government offers new rigs to drill each year. " The investment includes building a 1,400-kilometer, or 875-mile, natural gas pipeline connecting the east and west of India for about $3 billion, Varma said. Reliance plans to bid for the 85 blocks for oil and natural gas exploration rights, covering about 400,000 square kilometers, or... (International Herald Tribune)
* Ford announces recall of 3.6m cars Aug 5, 2007
"Customers remain concerned about the long-term durability of the speed control system and about the safety of their vehicles,'' said Ford spokesman Dan Jarvis. He said the automaker had received "a few reports of fires" in Ford Crown Victoria passenger cars prior to the recall. He did not have a precise number. The recall involves the following vehicles: 1998 to 2002 Ford Ranger; 1992 to 1997 Lincoln Town Car; 1992 to 1997 Ford Crown Victoria; 1992 to 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis; 1993 to 1998... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Faulty switch prompts recall of 3.6M Fords Aug 4, 2007
1992-1998 Lincoln Town Car ... The latest recall involves more than a dozen cars, trucks, vans and sport utility vehicles built between 1991 and 2004, including such popular models as the Ford F-150, Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Town Car. (DetNews.com)
3.6 million Fords recalled Aug 4, 2007
Affected modelsThe recall involves the following vehicles: 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. Also covered are the 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001-2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1992-1993 E150-350 vans, 1997-2002 E150-350 vans, 1993 Ford F-Series pickups, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Mercury Capri, 2003-2004 Ford F-150... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ford to Recall 3.6 Million Vehicles Due to Fire Risk Aug 4, 2007
The recall involves the following vehicles: 1998-2002 Ford Ranger, 1992-1997 Lincoln Town Car, 1992-1997 Ford Crown Victoria, 1992-1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer. (Story continues below). (Fox News)
President Kufuor's Son Mixed Up In Bribery Case Jul 28, 2007
Around his house and in his 1990 Lincoln Town Car, the FBI found numerous documents related to iGate, Nigeria and the telecommunications deal. On the coffee table of his home, agents were careful to note they found a box of Reynolds Wrap, 200 square feet. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Supervisor calls mayor deaf to park problems Jul 26, 2007
Earlier, Newsom stepped into his Lincoln Town Car and closed the door without answering when asked about the encampments reported by The Chronicle. But Ballard said the mayor met during the day at City Hall with every department head responsible for park cleanup. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Top 10 luxury vehicles that shed worth over time Jul 26, 2007
The top two value losers on our list, the Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis, which are based on the same Ford platform, have at least two counts against them ... " The average age of a Lincoln Town Car buyer in 2006 was 69; for a Mercury Grand Marquis buyer it was 67, according to a Ford spokesperson. "That plus the high supply due to heavy fleet use adds up naturally to dismal resale values, Batton says ... The Lincoln Town Car, our lists top loser, is plagued by another problem:... (MSNBC -- Business)
Incoming freshmen get first taste of life at ECU Jul 22, 2007
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UAW's Gettelfinger Stuck Between Reuther's Legacy, `Crashing' Car Industry Jul 21, 2007
It already has closed vehicle-assembly plants in St. Louis, Atlanta and Wixom, Michigan, and shifted production of the Lincoln Town Car to Canada. Chrysler is being sold by DaimlerChrysler to Cerberus Capital Management for $7. (Bloomberg)
Railroad Ties: Fatal Crash Sparks Painful Memories Jul 19, 2007
" Asmega suffered cuts and bruises when he survived a similar vehicle-train collision three months ago in Seffner. Accidents like his, and Monday's crash that killed four people in Lakeland, are not uncommon, according to statistics compiled by the Florida Railroad Administration. There have been two fatalities and a total of 28 accidents involving vehicles at CSX crossings in Hillsborough County since 2004, according to the administration. Tuesday's wreck, which killed 34-year-old Plant City... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Shoppers were ‘baffled by gunfire' Jul 12, 2007
e was standing next to what I thought was a 1970s model light blue Lincoln Town Car or Town and Country with a partial vinyl roof and opera windows, Wise said. e was shooting toward the far eastern (entrance), where I noticed a motorcycle leaving rather fast, but I'm not sure that's what he was shooting at, Wise added. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Wal-Mart shooter jailed Jul 12, 2007
Coleman said he had just finished shopping and was riding his bike toward the east end of the parking lot when Fletcher stopped his blue Lincoln Town Car, stepped out of the car and fired the pistol. Fletcher left the parking lot and headed to his home in the 600 block of 11th Street, where police arrested him shortly thereafter. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Bust shows mild resurgence in illegal gambling Jul 11, 2007
Business records and a Lincoln Town Car were other items obtained during the raids. Triple 8's owner, Kathy Howard, 49, of Splendora, and three employees were arrested and each was booked into the Montgomery County Jail Monday on the charge of engaging in organized criminal activities, a state jail felony. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Man Dies After Becoming Stranded In Desert Jul 10, 2007
A search began Friday night in the Arizona Strip after an abandoned Lincoln Town car was discovered by a hunter in the desert with a note attached, saying the car was stranded and the occupant was walking to look for help. Holt's body was found within six miles of the car, approximately 40 miles southeast of Mesquite, Nevada. (KOLD.com, AZ)
* Gunman killed amid mayhem in New York City Jul 9, 2007
The police said Gordon then carjacked a silver Lincoln Town Car, and made it five blocks before slamming into a lamp post. Ricky Williams, 46, who lives nearby, heard the boom of the impact and went outside. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Police Shoot, Kill Suspected Brooklyn Carjacker Jul 8, 2007
After fleeing on foot, the suspect forced the driver of a Lincoln Town Car out at gunpoint, then drove away only to crash a second time into a pole near a school in Brooklyn, police said. Emergency medical technicians in the area on another call attempted to help the suspect, but he pointed a weapon at them. (CBS New York, NY)
One dead in Brooklyn shootout Jul 8, 2007
He then ran south along Albany Avenue one block to Bergen Street, where he carjacked a Lincoln Town Car livery cab. Billy Devlin, 52, said he saw Gordon threaten the driver of the Lincoln Town Car, who was not hurt, and steal the car. (Newsday -- New York City)
'Barefoot in the Park' Jul 6, 2007
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Ford's rise is no accident Jul 5, 2007
which makes the Lincoln Town Car. That factory, which J.D. Power and Associates ranked as the best auto factory in the country, was closed a couple of weeks ago. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Hot dish: University Chophouse set to open Jul 4, 2007
" Lunch hours are 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; dinner is served from 5-10 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and from 5-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Appetizers and lighter fare will be available until 11 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and until midnight Thursdays-Saturdays. The bar will remain open until midnight Mondays-Wednesdays and until 1 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Reservations for the dining rooms are accepted by calling 439-CHOP (2467). Spots on the patio will be available on a first-come,... (The Daily Reflector)
Immigration enforcement earns big bucks for Bisbee Jul 1, 2007
There were sports cars, like a 1998 red Ford Mustang convertible; luxury models, like a 1995 Lincoln Town Car; and plenty of vans and trucks. Advertisement. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Bank robber takes hostage Jun 23, 2007
The gunman then made Jones drive him away in Jones' Lincoln Town Car and then jumped out several blocks away. Pal said both Jones and the officer, who was getting set to retire from the force, did the right thing by going along with the robber's demands. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Hot bikes and hotter cars for a grand day out with dad: Father's Day car show featured lots of heat Jun 19, 2007
Ray Hadsell used his 1973 Cadillac fire car, while Milliken operated a 1984 Lincoln ot Rod Lincoln Town Car to shoot flames into the air, capturing the attention of most of the spectators on hand at Kanakadea Park. e enjoy doing it, Hadsell said. (Hornell Evening Tribune, NY)
Rezoning requests split city council Jun 18, 2007
" On a motion made by Spell to deny the request, the board split 3-3, with Parrott voting for Spell's motion. With respect to land-use and zoning changes on Fire Tower, Dunn cautioned that the board needs to be careful that it doesn't "create another Greenville Boulevard," a congested commercial thoroughfare. T. Scott Batchelor can be contacted at 329-8567. Sponsored Links Learning Perspectives has an immediate opening for a Qualified Professional.... FULL TIME 11-7 Nurse All Shifts Britthaven... (The Daily Reflector)
Television stolen from rental store Jun 18, 2007
A 28-year-old man reported someone stole his $2,000 Lincoln Town Car from the 1100 block of Monroe Street on Saturday ... 2006 Lincoln Town Car, GOLD, Miles: 29,386, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
Veteran educators retire Jun 18, 2007
" In 2005, Stocks was honored along with several other teachers from across the state with more than 50 years of service, with a special ceremony and luncheon at the State Board of Education in Raleigh with Gov. Mike Easley. "I've enjoyed every moment making a difference in the lives of children," Stocks said. Sponsored Links Learning Perspectives has an immediate opening for a Qualified Professional.... FULL TIME 11-7 Nurse All Shifts Britthaven of Ayden Apply In Person: .... PROJECT ENGINEER... (The Daily Reflector)
I shed no tears when this pesky peacock was sent to the flock in the sky Jun 14, 2007
While looking at me, he ran out the front gate as fast as his legs would carry him and just as he reached the peacock version of Mach 1, he was taken to the great Flock In the Sky by a brand-new Lincoln Town Car happily zipping down Highway 12 in a shiny, black haze, apparently oblivious to the feathery disarray about to manifest under and behind the car. I bit my tongue really hard so I could look properly pained even though my heart leapt with joy as I went straight to the neighbor's house. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Kansas City Mayor Accepts Free Car Jun 14, 2007
Meanwhile, the city has been paying $700 a month for the Lincoln Town Car that former Mayor Kay Barnes leased a day after Funkhouser won the mayoral race. After Funkhouser said he would drive his 1997 Toyota Corolla instead, the city began negotiating to get out of the Lincoln's two-year lease. (Fox News -- Politics)
Morning Burglary Arrest in Lakeland Jun 13, 2007
Police later found that a Lincoln Town Car, with a silent alarm, had been broken into along with GMC Sonoma at the repair shop. Gabrielle Finley can be reached at 802-7590 or gabrielle. (The Ledger)
Man to expected plead guilty in Boca murder Jun 9, 2007
The killer set two fires in the three-bedroom home and fled in Fishman's 1989 Lincoln Town Car. He also took several pieces of her jewelry and artwork. (The Palm Beach Post)
Becoming a Talent Magnet: How to Attract and Retain Great Employees Jun 9, 2007
"For the first time since 1999, a North American assembly plant receives the Platinum Plant Quality Award for producing vehicles yielding the fewest defects. Ford Motor Companys Wixom assembly plant in Michigan, which produced the Lincoln Town Car, averages just 35 PP100. Plant awards are based solely on defect counts.". "Ford Closed it's Wixcom factory in suburban Detroit today". (Energy Pulse, CO)
Break-ins near ECU spur alert Jun 9, 2007
An Auto Max employee reported someone used a marker to write on a 2003 Lincoln Town Car limousine Thursday, causing $1,000 in damage, according to a Greenville Police Department report. Teen assaulted. (The Daily Reflector)
Survey: Ford Tops In Initial Quality Jun 7, 2007
Ford Takes Most Quality Awards, Survey Says - Automotive News Story - KGTV San Diego. Ford Takes Most Quality Awards, Survey Says. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Ford grabs most awards in 2007 vehicle quality rankings Jun 7, 2007
"A lot of people avoid buying a vehicle in its first year of production, but Mercedes, with its S-Class, got everything right,'' he said. J.D. Power also gave the Platinum Plant Quality Award for producing vehicles yielding the fewest defects to Ford's Wixom Assembly Plant, which stopped making cars May 31. The Detroit-area plant produced the Lincoln Town Car, which averages 35 problems per 100 vehicles. It was the first North American assembly plant to receive the honor since 1999. For the... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ford wins most vehicle quality awards Jun 7, 2007
The Detroit-area plant produced the Lincoln Town Car, which averages 35 problems per 100 vehicles. It was the first North American assembly plant to receive the honor since 1999. (Anchorage Daily News)
Ford grabs honors in 2007 vehicle quality rankings Jun 7, 2007
Ironically, the last Lincoln Town Car rolled off the assembly line last week. The Wixom plant is being shuttered. (USA Today -- Money)
Ford Takes Most Quality Awards, Survey Says Jun 7, 2007
"Mercedes, Toyota Do WellMercedes-Benz and Toyota models capture three segment awards each. Toyota models that receive awards are the 4Runner, Sequoia and Tacoma. Mercedes-Benz earned awards for the E-Class, SL-Class, and the S-Class.The S-Class ties with the Audi A8 (total) for having the fewest quality problems in the industry, with just 72 problems per 100 vehicles."Mercedes-Benz shows dramatic improvement, particularly with its newly-redesigned S-Class, which improves 63 PP100," said... (KCRA 3, CA)
