The first generation Lincoln Town Car made its debut as a full-size luxury sedan. The car came with a 5.0 Liter V8 engine and rear-wheel drive. It came in three models; the entry level, Signature Series and the Cartier Designer Series. In 1991, a 4.6-Liter V8 aluminum block engine replaced the previous engine and a traction control system was installed. In 1992, the Town Car had two exhausts as an option and the entry-level model was called the Executive Series. The following year, Lincoln added an option that improved the handling of the car. A keyless entry system and two airbags were also added. In 1994, the exhausts that were optional became standard on all models. In 1995, the headlights, taillights and front and back bumpers were modified for a sleeker look and the seats and steering wheel were more comfortable. In 1996, the second-generation Lincoln Town car made its debut. The length of the car was shortened by three inches and the weight was reduced by almost 200 lbs. It was available in the entry level, Executive, Signature or the Cartier models. The first two models had a 4.6-Liter V8 engine with 200 horsepower. In The Cartier version, the same engine was installed with two exhausts to boost the horsepower to 220. All models had a four speed automatic transmission. All models were equipped with traction control, leather seats, and a bench seat in the front. In 1999, side airbags were installed for the front passengers. In 2001, all models came with a three year/ 36,000 mile warranty. In 2002, The Lincoln Town car was available in the Executive, Signature, Signature Touring, Premium, Premium Touring, Cartier, Cartier Premium and Cartier L versions.

The third generation Lincoln Town car made its debut in 2003. It was available in four models; the Executive, Signature, Cartier and Cartier L. All models came with a 4.6-Liter V8 engine. The horsepower was increased to 239 in the engine with the two exhausts. All models had a four speed automatic transmission installed. The Town car came standard with 17-inch tires, anti-lock disc brakes and a stereo system with a CD/cassette player. A system that could detect objects that obstructed the vehicles path while in reverse was also installed on all models except the Executive, which had that as an option. In 2004, satellite radio was added to the Town Car and was available in the Signature, Ultimate and Ultimate L models. The Ultimate L models length was increased by six inches for the back passengers comfort. In 2005, the Town car came in three models; the Signature, the Signature Limited and the Signature L.