Recommendation for Towing 1988 Lincoln Town Car

Published 02/18/2016

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Question:

I have a 2002 taurus with 1800 tow cap need to tow a 1988 lincoln town car 4200 lb vehicle do you have the proper tow bar that will handle it on a tow dolly im seeing your tow bar that says 3500 tow cap with a taurus pls advise thanks

asked by: Glenn

Expert Reply:

If your 2002 Ford Taurus has an 1800 lb towing capacity, I cannot recommend towing anything that would exceed the vehicle's towing capacity. Attempting to do so would damage the driveline of your Taurus.

My research indicates that in order to flat tow the Town Car with all 4 wheels flat on the ground, you'd need to do some fairly extensive modifications to the vehicle, it cannot be flat towed as it sits.

I'd recommend you use a vehicle that has a sufficient towing capacity and a tow dolly like the # RM-2050-1 from Roadmaster.

expert reply by: Mike L