Lynn

Hello Lynn,

Hummmm, so you replaced the wiper motor with a new one, and also the “multi function” switch….the black or chrome lever that operates the wipers and the turn signals…correct? That lever/switch is the most common failure for this problem that I have seen.
If you have replaced both of those, have your mechanic check to see if you have an “intermittent wiper governor”. This part is about half the size of a cigarette box and just plugs into the wire harness for the wipers. Look under the left knee area of the driver side dashboard and follow the wire harness from the steering column going to the wiper motor. There should be this box plugged into the wire harness within that section of wires.

Some models had this governor, some do not….so you will have to check to see if yours is equipped with it or not. Your mechanic should be able to tell you this. We have replaced a few of these governors over the years, usually for the intermittent part of the wiper not working…but it COULD be the problem in this case. I would check this part next if you were at my shop. I dont have a wiring diagram for your vehicle, or I would look it up myself to see if this part exists on your exact model. Hopefully the mechanic is using a wiring diagram for this vehicle.

On another note, it sounds like you need another mechanic, one that is more competent with electrical stuff. I imagine you have already spent twice as much money replacing parts than getting a proper diagnosis from the dealership.

Blessings,

Austin Davis

1. the heat doesn’t work. my dad, who is a retired mechanic said it needs a new heater core and that the heating mechanism was detached for some reason. is it really expensive to fix? and should I take the car to a dealer or to a regular mechanic?

2. my driver side window is stuck. it won’t move up or down anymore but I can hear the motor trying to move the window. my question is what is the best way to keep rain from getting in so i can drive the car while its raining? I know it needs to be fixed, but again, I fear the expense is a little out of my price range.

3. the rear air suspension is broken, is it vital to the car to get it fixed ASAP? or can it wait until I can afford to fix?

basically the car runs well enough but since i got the car free, i am wondering if it is worth fixing or should i wait until it dies?

thanks for your time,

ashlee from NJ

Yo Ashlee from NJ

Glad to hear you got your car for free, but not glad to hear about the problems you are having with it. YUK! The heater core will be very expensive to replace, so start saving your money….or wear a second coat in the car during winter time.

The window could be something as simple as a bad window regulator chain, which Ford sells a repair kit to replace this plastic “chain” that connects the window glass to the window motor. It’s kinda like a bicycle chain that connects the front pedal sprocket to the rear wheel sprocket, although made of plastic not metal like the bike. I want to say this repair costs about $175 parts and labor.

If you don’t want to repair the window you can have someone remove the interior door panel and install a block of wood under the window glass to keep it propped up and permanently sealed closed.

Now, the rear airbags……hold on to your wallet there. That is one of Ford’s brilliant designs that went seriously wrong. If you are lucky, there is a problem with the electric motor that pumps up the rear air bags, and you can buy a used one from the junk yard for $70 and replace it yourself. If you are not so lucky, you might have an air leak in the rear air bags and that is big bucks.

I have seen air leaks a few times at the plastic air lines that plug into the electric motor. Ford sells a repair kit for this, which you can do yourself. If the pump works….use some soapy water and look for leaks at the hose fittings at the pump.

In my opinion it is not safe to drive this vehicle if the rear end of the car is sunken down low because the rear air shocks are not filling up with air to life the vehicle.

Good luck!

Blessings,

Austin Davis

Summary
2007 Lincoln Town Car is a luxury sedan that can seat six passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$42,175-US$50,645
Invoice: US$38,908-US$46,531

What is New in 2007 Lincoln Town Car?
Changes are few and include power open and close trunk and new colors.

Introduction
2007 Lincoln Town Car offers extensive improvements and different redesigning. Yet, it offers overall average look while others in same category have more modern features.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Lincoln Town Car is available in four trims ranging from Signature to Signature L. Options include remote controls for audio, climate and front passenger seat, adjustable rear head restraints, HID headlights, trunk-mounted CD changer, and navigation system.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Lincoln Town Car offers standard 239hp 4.6-liter V8 flexible fuel engine with four-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 17-mpg in city and 25-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Lincoln Town Car are spacious with huge cargo and passenger space. Longer wheelbase offers increased legroom and better comfort.

Safety Features
Standard safety measures of 2007 Lincoln Town Car include side airbags for front seat occupants and traction control. Stability control is not available.

Driving Impressions
Accurate steering, powerful engines, and adequate body roll offer comfortable and quiet ride on 2007 Lincoln Town Car. It can tackle corners efficiently.

Pros
Smooth ride, spacious interiors, affordable cost

Cons
Average look

Summary
2007 Lincoln Navigator is a luxury sport-utility that can seat eight passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$45,850-US$50,750
Invoice: US$42,375-US$46,785

What is New in 2007 Lincoln Navigator?
Changes include stylish tailgates, huge chrome grille, power fold-flat third-row seats, better quality materials, extended drivetrain warranty, and extra insulation.

Introduction
Although 2007 Lincoln Navigator offers exclusive luxury, comfort, and ride quality, its huge weight and low horsepower disallows it from ranking among the best SUVs.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Lincoln Navigator is available in four trims ranging from 4X2 Luxury to 4X4 Ultimate. Options include sunroof, rear seat DVD entertainment system, navigation system, power rear liftgate, chrome exhaust tips, and towing kit.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Lincoln Navigator offers standard 300hp 5.4-liter V8 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 13-mpg in city and 18-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors offer comfortable and spacious seats across all three rows and extensive cargo space through foldable second and third row seats. Gauges and controls are easy and simple.

Safety Features
Standard safety features include traction control, stability control with rollover sensor, tire-pressure monitor, antilock disc brakes with brake assist, and power adjustable pedals.

Driving Impressions
Soft suspension, reasonable body roll, and smooth transmissions combine to offer comfortable and good ride.

Pros
Exclusive interiors, quiet ride

Cons
Poor acceleration, unimpressive fuel economy

Summary
2007 Lincoln MKZ is a luxury sedan that can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$29,305-US$31,175
Invoice: US$27,054-US$28,738

What is New in 2007 Lincoln MKZ?
Additions to 2007 Lincoln MKZ include a more powerful engine, altered front-end styling, all-wheel drive, increased drivetrain warranty coverage, and optional satellite radio.

Introduction
2007 Lincoln MKZ offers higher horsepower and therefore better torque. However, it is unable to match interiors and handling dynamics’ quality of contemporaries.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Lincoln MKZ is available in two trims of FWD and AWD. Options include navigation system, sunroof, seven-speaker CD stereo with an MP3 player input jack, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and cooled front seats, and xenon HID headlights.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Lincoln MKZ offers standard 263hp 3.5-liter V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 18 to 19-mpg in city and 26 to 27-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are of good quality with lot of chrome and wood trims. Leather seats are comfortable and exclusive.

Safety Features
Standard safety features include traction control, full-length head curtain airbags, front-seat side impact airbags, and disc brakes with ABS. There is no stability control.

Driving Impressions
Brisk acceleration and powerful engines offer smooth ride. Handling dynamics and steering require serious improvements.

Pros
Comfortable ride, powerful engines

Cons
No stability control, unattractive looks

Summary
2007 Lincoln MKX is a sports utility that can seat five passengers. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$34,120-US$35,770
Invoice: US$31,523-US$33,008

What is New in 2007 Lincoln MKX?
2007 Lincoln MKX is a completely new vehicle with exclusive engines and seating capacity.

Introduction
Although 2007 Lincoln MKX offers exclusive style and elegance, unimpressive cabin furnishings and brake quality pushes it down the rankings.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Lincoln MKX is available in two trims of FWD and AWD. Options include park assist, satellite radio, heated rear seats, in-dash six-CD/MP3 player, adaptive headlights, 10-way power front seats with memory, and power rear liftgate.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Lincoln MKX offers standard 265hp 3.5-liter V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 17 to 18-mpg in city and 24 to 25-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Lincoln MKX include real wood accents, square gauges, and overall metallic look and finish. Cargo space is average. Overall interiors do not match quality of an SUV.

Safety Features
Standard safety features include tire-pressure monitor, antilock disc brakes, full-length side curtain airbags, front-seat side impact airbags, and traction and stability control.

Driving Impressions
Smooth engines, precise steering, and quiet ride are its forte. However, brakes require improvements.

Pros
Spacious interiors, exclusive design, and quiet ride

Cons
Brakes require improvement, poor cargo space

Summary
2007 Lincoln Mark LT is a luxury pickup with seating capacity of five. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: US$38,125-US$41,225
Invoice: US$34,280-US$36,993

What is New in 2007 Lincoln Mark LT?
Additions to 2007 Lincoln Mark LT include changed exteriors, standard auto-dimming rearview mirror, optional navigation system, extended-wheelbase, and increased drivetrain warranty.

Introduction
There are few choices among luxury pickups offering features similar to 2007 Lincoln Mark LT. Although it is a little low on luxury, it offers better ride and can compete with SUVs.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Lincoln Mark LT is available in two trims of 4X2 and 4X4. Options include satellite radio, rear-seat entertainment system, DVD-based navigation system, park assist, limited-slip rear axle, and all-terrain tires.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Lincoln Mark LT offers standard 300hp 5.4-liter V8 engine with four-speed automatic transmission and overdrive. It delivers 14-mpg in city and 18-mpg on highway.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors are luxurious with leather upholstery and chrome trims. Yet, plastic surfaces are many despite high price range.

Safety Features
Standard safety measures include only antilock disc brakes. There is no stability control or side airbags.

Driving Impressions
2007 Lincoln Mark LT offers leisure ride and can easily maneuver across small roads and corners. Brake pedals should be stronger and firmer.

Pros
Smooth ride, exclusive interiors

Cons
Insufficient safety features, excessive plastic in interiors

Summary
2007 Lincoln Navigator L is a luxury sport-utility with passenger capacity of eight. It has four doors.

Price
MSRP: $48,850-$51,750
Invoice: $45,100-$47,710

What is New in 2007 Lincoln Navigator L?
2007 Lincoln Navigator L is completely new with changed exteriors, better quality materials, and thicker windshield for extra insulation.

Introduction
2007 Lincoln Navigator L offers a perfect combination of comfort, elegance, and utility, although overall power capability is lower than similar others.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
2007 Lincoln Navigator L is available in two trims of 4X2 and 4X4. Options include chrome exhaust tips, rear seat DVD entertainment system, heated and cooled seats, power rear liftgate, and adjustable pedals.

Powertrains and Performance
2007 Lincoln Navigator L offers standard 300hp 5.4-liter V8 engine with six-speed automatic transmission and overdrive.

Interior Design and Special Features
Interiors of 2007 Lincoln Navigator L are excellent with spacious seats and sufficient cargo space. Legroom is sufficient. Improved seat frames restrict any outside vibration.

Safety Features
Standard safety measures of 2007 Lincoln Navigator L include traction control, stability control with a rollover sensor, power adjustable pedals, tire-pressure monitor, and seat-mounted side airbags for front occupants and three-row side curtain airbags.

Driving Impressions
Agility, appreciable body roll, and soft suspension offers good and comfortable ride. Smooth transmissions with proper acceleration are additional benefits.

Pros
Spaciousness, fold-flat third row

Cons
Low fuel economy, poor acceleration