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Chrysler | 2004-2008 PT Cruiser Convertible Rebuild/Upgrade service for main lift cylinder(s) using Top Hydraulics" proprietary seal upgrade, or replacement of hydraulic lines, or rebuild service of the pump, or any combination of the above. If your convertible top is moving slowly or not at all, you likely have one or both of the hydraulic cylinders leaking, which emptied out the pump"s reservoir. This is normal for a convertible of this age, as the seals in the hydraulic cylinders are decaying. The seals typically decay first on the bottom of the cylinders, where you would least expect it. Top Hydraulics replaces and upgrades all seven seals per cylinder, with an expected service life of several decades! The PT Cruiser convertible has two lift cylinders for the convertible top. Top Hydraulics" seal material is far superior to the OEM"s. Please send in your cylinders to be rebuilt, or use our core exchange service, also known as up-front shipping. Optional up-front shipping is more expensive, but very convenient. It includes a $150 core deposit plus a $40 surcharge per cylinder. When removing the hydraulic lines from the cylinders, please retract the cylinder shafts first. That way, you avoid that any accidentally slipping tool might damage the polished cylinder shaft. Top Hydraulics can replace the shafts with some from our own production, but we would have to charge extra. These cylinders typically fail first in the rear (bottom) of the cylinder. The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) cylinders have front and rear caps that are sealed from the cylinder bodies with a seal material that decays over time. Top Hydraulics replaces those seals with a far superior material that is not sensitive to water and is resistant to most additives in hydraulic fluid. Our seals have a larger cross section for a superior static seal. The OEM cylinders rely on a tiny o-ring to energize a very thin, flat rod seal. The o-rings loose elasticity over time, and the OEM rod seals wear out. Top Hydraulics manufactures and installs its own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics" own u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. In addition, the size and geometry of Top Hydraulics" u-cups is forgiving to tiny scratches and imperfections in the cylinder rods (aka piston rods or shafts), caused during the original manufacture, during removal from the car, during installation into the car, or by impurities in the hydraulic fluid. Top Hydraulics replaces the port seals (where the hydraulic hoses attach) and ships spares with each cylinder, in case your mechanic accidentally pinches an o-ring while installing the hydraulic hose. Note: if you have Top Hydraulics rebuild only one cylinder, or both, but not the full system, then you will have to refill the hydraulic pump with fluid. The system is self venting, and the air from the cylinder(s) will eventually end up in the reservoir. It can take several cycles to get all air out of the system. Keep topping off the reservoir until the fluid level does not drop below the fill mark any more. You can fill the pump slowly with a syringe or a squirt bottle through the fill plug in the middle, on top of the pump. You may need to use pliers or vise grips to loosen the plug if you end up stripping the 5-mm inside hex. The filling process through the fill plug is slow. You can speed it up a little by manually pulling up one or both of the cylinder shafts while filling the pump - this creates a vacuum in the reservoir. We recommend against taking off the reservoir, because you might damage the reservoir or its o-ring in the process. In particular, we recommend against drilling a hole in the reservoir. You will be introducing foreign particles into the system, plus the reservoir gets pressurized when the hydraulic cylinders retract. Possible fluids to use: FeBi 02615 Aral Vitamol Mercedes fluid p/n A 000 989 9103 (10) Pentosin CHF-11S Mopar 05127381AA Univys 26 All fluids above will mix with each other or with the original fluid in the pump, and they are safe to use in the system. Owning and driving a convertible with an automatic top is prestigious, convenient and exciting - let Top Hydraulics help you enjoy your beautiful car even more by making your convertible top system truly better than new!

Includes $400 refundable deposit. Rebuilt & upgraded cylinders, new & superior hoses, rebuilt & upgraded pump. System ships fully assembled and filled with hydraulic fluid. This saves you a lot of labor and frustration, compared to replacing the components one by one. Outstanding value, far superior to original OEM quality.

In your Chrysler PT Cruiser, there are two lines/hoses routed to each hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic top system has a total of four hoses.  Each hose has a two-digit number stamped on it. Please identify the hose number when ordering.

Service of all moving parts with three years warranty. The pump goes through extensive testing of flow, pressure in both directions, and extended load testing to make sure it exceeds the manufacturer"s specs before we ship it back.

The price is per cylinder - it is highly recommended to upgrade in pairs! The PT Cruiser convertible has two lift cylinders for the convertible top. Top Hydraulics" rebuild/upgrade service makes these cylinders better than new, as our seal material is far superior to the OEM"s. We also improve on the size and geometry of four seals inside the cylinders. A total of seven seals per cylinder gets upgraded, including rod seal, piston seal, gland seal, cap seal, wiper, and port seals.

Make sure to fully retract the polished cylinder shaft before removing the hydraulic line clips, so that an accidentally slipping tool cannot damage the shaft on the polished surface that slides through the seal. Damaged shafts can be replaced, but there is a surcharge for that (or your core refund will be reduced if you choose core exchange).

Note: you will have to refill the hydraulic pump with fluid. The system is self venting, and the air from the cylinder(s) will eventually end up in the reservoir. It can take several cycles to get all air out of the system. Keep topping off the reservoir until the fluid level does not drop below the fill mark any more. You can fill the pump slowly with a syringe or a squirt bottle through the fill plug in the middle, on top of the pump. You may need to use pliers or vise grips to loosen the plug if you end up stripping the 5-mm inside hex. The filling process through the fill plug is slow. You can speed it up a little by manually pulling up one or both of the cylinder shafts while filling the pump - this creates a vacuum in the reservoir. We recommend against taking off the reservoir, because you might damage the reservoir or its o-ring in the process. In particular, we recommend against drilling a hole in the reservoir. You will be introducing foreign particles into the system, plus the reservoir gets pressurized when the hydraulic cylinders retract.

I have a 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible Turbo, and am having issues with my top. The motor runs, but I cannot put the top down. I read through the forums, found the bleeder screw, loosened that, and can manually raise and lower the top. If I open the bleeder screw and put the top down manually, and then tighten the screw, the top will close by pressing the button. VERY.GRUDGINGLY. The motor is very loud and the top closes VERY slowly. I haven"t seen or smelled any hydraulic fluids in the trunk, or under the vehicle. Of all the PITA things that have gone wrong with this car, leaking fluids is thankfully not one of them. So this leads me to believe that over time (9 years) I"ve managed to slowly lose enough hydraulic fluid so there just isn"t enough pressure in the lines to raise and lower the top properly.

This SHOULD be a relatively easy task, one would think, although Chrysler did a lot of things in the 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible to make what should be relatively easy tasks non-trivial, and requiring a trip to a mechanic to do them. So after ripping out the entire passenger side back seat to get to the top motor, my internet research has shown that Chrysler made the pump a totally sealed system without a way to add more hydraulic fluid, necessitating a complete replacement of the entire working pump.

I"ve seen one "guide" on the web which suggests VERY carefully drilling a hole in the plastic top of the reservoir, making sure that no plastic shavings get into the system, topping off the reservoir using a turkey baster to squirt the correct fluid ($25/qt?????), and then plugging up the hole with a rubber V stopper from your local hardware store. Another certified tech on another web answer site stated that there already was a rubber plug for refilling the hydraulic fluid, so I"m doubly confused as to what I might actually find once I spend an afternoon ripping out my back passenger seat. Any help here to save me that exploratory mission would be greatly appreciated.

Finally, while calling around to try and find a used top motor ($125 is the lowest price several states away), which will already have the elusive hydraulic fluid inside its self contained little ecosystem, the used parts salesman had what seems to be a rather brilliant solution, I think... The hydraulic lines have to push AND pull hydraulic fluid through the system, right? Is it possible to easily remove the end from one of the intake lines (there are 4 total), stick that line into the container of hydraulic fluid, and let the pump suck new fluid into the sealed reservoir? Or am I SOL on this method because like the reservoir, everything in this bloody top motor assembly is completely sealed and impossible to access?

I"d really like to get this done as easily and cheaply as possible so I can sell my Cruiser. I"m in the process of buying another vehicle as we speak, but not doing a trade-in so I have the luxury of a little time. The top does need to work, because no one wants a convertible with a broken top, although I am far from concerned about the longevity of the fix, so using a used part is fine with me, although just adding a little more hydraulic fluid would make me a heck of a lot happier.

Originally founded as a freestanding division above Lincoln, Continental was integrated within Lincoln in 1959. For 1969, the Continental-branded Mark series was marketed through Lincoln, adopting the Lincoln name for 1986. The Lincoln four-point star emblem is derived from a badge introduced on the 1956 Continental Mark II; the current version was introduced in 1980.

Following the purchase of Lincoln Motor Company by Ford Motor Company, Henry and Wilfred Leland remained at the company, with Edsel Ford given responsibility over it.Ford Model T, the purchase of Lincoln held a degree of personal value, as the owners of Lincoln developed an automobile company from one that Henry Ford had been forced from. In 1902, a group of investors (led by Leland): 52–57 forced Henry Ford from his second company, the Henry Ford Company; the company was reorganized as Cadillac (deriving its name from the founder of Detroit). With the exception of the engine, the 1903 Ford Model A and the 1903 Cadillac Model A share nearly the same design.

During the production of the Model L, Lincoln did not adopt the common American automotive industry practice of yearly model changes. While the company had made minor revisions and upgrades to the model line to the chassis and powertrain, the body was largely left alone over its 10-year production, a business model shared with the Ford Model T. Lincoln found that customer interest was accommodated by the purchase of multiple Lincolns (or other luxury vehicles) in different body styles; as many Lincolns were custom-bodied from the factory or coachbuilt, yearly styling changes would not properly accommodate its customer base.

In the late 1930s, Edsel Ford began to consider American cars too boxy. In late 1938, to develop a European-style ("Continental") car for his next Florida vacation, he commissioned Ford Chief Stylist E. T. Gregorie to design a unique body design, using a 1939 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible Coupe chassis. After sectioning the body 4 inches (102 mm), the running boards were deleted and a spare tire was mounted behind the trunk lid.

As part of the change, several changes were made to the Lincoln model line. Following the positive feedback of the 1939 Lincoln Continental one-off convertible built for Edsel Ford, the Lincoln Continental was introduced as a Lincoln-Zephyr production model for 1940. For 1941, Lincoln revised its branding; the hyphen was removed from Lincoln-Zephyr, making it a Lincoln.: 206 As a replacement for the expensive Model K, an extended-wheelbase Lincoln Custom variant of the Lincoln Zephyr was developed. Following the development of proper tooling, the Lincoln Continental began production on the assembly line, replacing hand-built construction.

For 1949, all three Ford Motor Company divisions debuted their first postwar designs. Sharing its body structure with the Mercury Eight, the redesigned Lincoln model line (code-named the EL-series) marked the first use of a V8 in a Lincoln since 1932. An all-new V12 intended for Lincoln was stillborn in development, leading the division to adapt a Ford flathead V8 (from the Ford F-8 conventional truck). As with the previous Lincoln Continental, the 1949 Lincoln dispensed with running boards completely, moving on to abandon pontoon styling entirely, with a straight fender line (and low hood line) from headlamp to taillamp. In a carryover from Zephyr-based Lincolns, the 1949 Lincolns retained rear-hinged passenger doors. As a flagship model of Lincoln, the Lincoln Cosmopolitan was styled with its own rear roofline.

For 1956, the shared Lincoln-Mercury body underwent a redesign for the final time, with Lincoln adopting elements from the Mercury XM-800 and Lincoln Futura concept cars. Slotted above the Lincoln Capri, the Lincoln Premiere adapted features of the Continental Mark II, including its ducted air conditioning.

For 1958, as part of a mandated $4000 reduction in price ($37,569 in 2021 dollars Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, Continental adopted a retractable rear window across every body style (including convertibles) with a reverse-slant rear roofline. For 1959, the Mark III was renamed the Mark IV, becoming the Mark V for 1960.: 331, 337, 414, 582–583

For the 1958 model year, the Mercury-Edsel-Lincoln (M-E-L) division adapted new bodies across its vehicle lines. In addition to Mercury sharing its bodies with the premium Edsels (prior to the latter"s demise), Lincoln and Continental adopted a common body structure, shifting to unibody construction. With a 131-inch wheelbase, the new platform would be among the largest vehicles ever built by Ford Motor Company; they are the longest Lincolns ever built without 5 mph bumpers, a regulatory mandate which went into effect in September 1972.

For 1961, Lincoln consolidated its model lineup to a single model line, with the Lincoln Continental replacing the Lincoln Capri and Lincoln Premiere; as the Continental marque was withdrawn, the Mark V saw no successor. While only nominally lighter than the 1960 Lincoln, the 1961 Lincoln Continental adopted a smaller exterior footprint, shedding 15 inches in length and 8 inches of wheelbase. In an effort to streamline production, only four-door body styles were produced, with the Continental becoming the sole mass-produced four-door convertible sold in North America; to maximize rear-seat egress, Lincoln returned to the use of rear suicide doors.

For the 1970 model year, Lincoln made good on its 1958 plan to commit to a nine-year design cycle, giving the Continental its first complete redesign for the first time since 1961. During the 1960s, while sales of the Continental had remained relatively steady throughout its production, the engineering of luxury cars had begun to change among its competitors; to increase design commonality (and lower production costs), Cadillac and Imperial shifted away from brand-specific platforms (with the latter adapting to shared bodyshells with Chrysler). For the redesign of the Lincoln model line, the Continental grew in size. While sharing no visible body panels, Lincoln adapted the chassis of the Ford LTD/Mercury Marquis (shifting to body-on-frame construction for the first time since 1957). In another effort to maintain design consistency, the 1970 Continental was produced through 1979 with only gradual updates. Along with the mandated addition of 5-mph bumpers, in 1975, the roofline was redesigned (to visually differentiate the Continental from the Mercury Marquis).

With a smaller design and engineering budget than General Motors, Lincoln stylists were unable to give the Versailles a different body design compared to the Cadillac Seville which received a unique body design on an improved Chevrolet Nova platform. Adopting many features from the 1975–1976 Mercury Grand Monarch Ghia, the Lincoln Versailles was given a Continental-style "radiator" grille, quad rectangular headlights (the first Lincoln since 1969 with exposed headlights), and a Continental Mark-style trunk lid with simulated spare tire bulge. However, the Versailles introduced two features to American-market cars: halogen headlights and clearcoat paint. The Versailles was later criticized for being one of the worst examples of badge engineering.

For the 1976 model year, the Continental Mark IV revived the concept of designer editions established by American Motors Corporation its own Designer Editions.Bill Blass, Cartier, Givenchy, and Pucci). Each carried the designer"s signature on the opera windows and was fitted with a 22-karat (92%) gold-plated plaque on the instrument panel which could be engraved with the original owner"s name. The concept was successful and would continue on other Lincolns until the end of the 2003 model year.

For 1977, Lincoln-Mercury replaced the Continental Mark IV with the Continental Mark V, a substantial exterior and interior revision of the Mark IV. At over 19 feet long, Mark V is one of the largest "coupes" ever sold in North America. In what would become a design theme for Lincoln into the 1990s, the Mark V used sharp-edged exterior styling with a center radiator grille. Following their 1976 success, the Mark IV adopted the Designer Editions option packages.

For 1980, the Continental Mark VI replaced the Mark V after only three years of production. Originally slated to downsize the Mark series into the mid-size segment (adopting the chassis of the Ford Thunderbird), Ford instead chose an intermediate step for the Mark VI, adopting the full-size Panther platform, with the model line sharing much of its body with the 1980 Lincoln Continental. Alongside the traditional two-door coupe (sharing its 114-inch wheelbase used by Ford and Mercury), a four-door sedan joined the Mark series for the first time since the 1958–1960 Mark III–V models (using the 117-inch wheelbase of Lincoln). While sharing much of its body with the all-new Continental/Town Car, many design elements of the successful Mark V made their return, including hidden headlamps, opera windows, and (non-functional) fender louvers; vertical taillamps were joined by a distinct spare-tire decklid. Coinciding with its smaller footprint, the Mark VI saw the standardization of fuel-injected V8 engines (a first for the American auto industry) and the first overdrive 4-speed automatic transmission; along with computer control for the engine itself, the instrument panel replaced analog instruments with digital displays (introducing a trip computer).

Serving as the flagship of the Mark VI model line, the Signature Series trim was introduced for 1980; serving as the successor to the Mark V Collector"s Series, the Signature Series included nearly every feature as standard equipment. In 1981, the Signature Series trim was adopted by the Lincoln Town Car (in various forms, throughout its entire production) and by the 1982 Lincoln Continental (for that year only). Slotted below the Signature Series, all four Designer Series options returned (for Mark VI coupes). For 1982, the series underwent a revision, moving the Cartier and Givenchy Editions (to the Town Car and Continental, respectively); the Pucci Edition became offered only as a sedan. The Bill Blass Edition was offered through all four years of production (and returned for the successor Mark VII).

For 1986, the Mark VII adopted the Lincoln brand name to end Continental branding confusion. The last generation of the Mark series sold with a Designer Series option, the Mark VII was produced through the 1992 model year.

The Lincoln model line underwent a significant transition for the 1998 model year. Alongside a mid-cycle revision of the Continental, the Town Car underwent a complete redesign of its body. The tallest Lincoln sedan in 40 years, the 1998 Town Car adopted the rounded exterior of the Mark VIII and Continental with a completely new interior. The Lincoln Navigator (see below) made its debut as the first Lincoln SUV, as the division fielded four model lines for the first time.

For the 1993 model year, the Lincoln Mark VII was replaced by the Lincoln Mark VIII. The first generation of the Mark series originally branded as a Lincoln, the Mark VIII remained a variant of the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar, shifting from the 1980 Fox chassis to the FN10 chassis (a Lincoln version of the MN12 chassis). Placing further emphasis on handling, the Mark VIII retained rear-wheel drive and adopted four-wheel independent suspension (with the Mark VIII and Thunderbird/Cougar as the only American-produced four-seat cars of the time with both chassis features). The body was streamlined further to modernize its exterior (relegating the spare-tire decklid to vestigial status). In massive contrast to its 1970s predecessors, the Mark VIII was given a cockpit-style interior, with all controls oriented towards the driver.

Alongside a standard trim, the LSC (Luxury Sports Coupe) made its return as the flagship Mark VIII model; Designer Editions were discontinued. Though positively received by both critics and buyers, sales of mid-size luxury coupes were on decline during the 1990s. After the 1998 model year, the Mark VIII was withdrawn (outliving the Thunderbird and Cougar by a year). As of current production, the Lincoln Mark VIII remains the final generation of the Lincoln Mark series. In various forms, elements of the Mark VIII design were adopted by other Lincolns (the 1995 Lincoln Continental, the 1995 Lincoln Town Car interior, and the 1998 Town Car exterior) and other Ford Motor Company products (the Ford Windstar minivan interior).

For 1998, Lincoln introduced the Lincoln Navigator full-size SUV, its first new nameplate since the Versailles (outside of the Mark series), derived from the Ford Expedition (itself based on the Ford F-150). Developed as a competitor for the Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Toyota Land Cruiser/Lexus LX450, the truck-based design of Navigator allowed increased cargo and towing capability over its competitors (rated at 8,500 pounds for 1999). The Navigator also offered standard third-row seating for up to 8 passengers (offered only on the Land Cruiser/LX).

For 2002, Lincoln introduced the Lincoln Blackwood, the first pickup truck produced by the brand and the second Lincoln manufactured outside of Michigan following the 1977–1980 Versailles. Derived from the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, the Blackwood was fitted with the front bodywork of the Lincoln Navigator and a model-specific pickup bed (with imitation wood exterior trim). In line with its name, all examples were painted black. The Lincoln Blackwood met with poor reception, due to its limited cargo capability (its pickup bed was effectively a carpeted trunk) and lack of four-wheel drive, leading Lincoln to discontinue the model after a single year of production.

2003 marked a period of transition for the Lincoln model line, as both the Town Car and LS underwent mid-cycle updates (with the Town Car receiving a full chassis redesign), with Lincoln introducing the second generation of the Navigator. To complement the Navigator, Lincoln introduced the Lincoln Aviator mid-size SUV. Sharing the body of the Ford Explorer with the Mercury Mountaineer, the Aviator adopted many styling elements from the Navigator, with a nearly identical interior design. While priced higher than its Mercury Mountaineer counterpart to avoid model overlap, the Aviator struggled to sell, as it competed closely against the Navigator sold in the same showroom. After 52 years of production, the Continental was discontinued for 2003.

For 2005, Lincoln introduced a second pickup truck model line, the Lincoln Mark LT. Again based on the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, the design of the Mark LT was partially derived from the poor reception of the Lincoln Blackwood. While still fitted with Lincoln Navigator bodywork and interior trim, the Mark LT was fitted with a standard pickup bed; the all-wheel drive was available as an option. Following lower-than-expected sales, the Mark LT was withdrawn from the United States in 2008; in Mexico (where the Mark LT was the highest-selling vehicle of the brand) Lincoln continued sales of the Mark LT through 2014.

During 2006, The Way Forward restructuring plan (see below) began to take effect on Ford Motor Company, with the Lincoln LS ending production. To replace the LS, Lincoln introduced the Lincoln Zephyr for 2006. In what would be the smallest Lincoln sedan ever, the Zephyr was derived from the Ford Fusion mid-size sedan. In an effort to distinguish itself from its Ford and Mercury counterparts, the Lincoln Zephyr adapted styling elements from Lincoln vehicles of the past, including a wide rectangular grille (the 1960s and 1970s Continentals), wraparound headlamps (late 1960s Continentals), and twin-pod dashboard (early 1960s Continental).

In 2007, as another part of The Way Forward, Lincoln began a rebranding of its model line. As Ford considered the Lincoln Mark series to have high nameplate recognition, Lincoln began to introduce similar "MK" branding across the model lineup. For 2007, the Lincoln Zephyr was rebranded as the Lincoln MKZ ("em-kay-zee"), with the 2007 Lincoln MKX ("em-kay-ex") crossover SUV introduced. Originally slated to become the second-generation Lincoln Aviator, the MKX was the Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Edge. Alongside the Lincoln Town Car, the Lincoln Navigator was not included with the MK rebranding; for 2007, it was redesigned alongside the Ford Expedition, marking the debut of the extended-length Navigator L. For the last time, a Designer Series Lincoln was produced, as Lincoln discontinued the trim on the Town Car after 2007. Produced only as a concept car, the 2007 Lincoln MKR marked the debut of the Ford EcoBoost V6.

For 2009, Lincoln introduced its first all-new full-size sedan since 1980, the Lincoln MKS. Intended to be phased in as the replacement for the Lincoln Town Car, the MKS was the Lincoln counterpart of the Ford Taurus. Built on a Volvo-derived chassis, the MKS was the first full-size Lincoln with front-wheel drive (or optional all-wheel drive); shared with the Ford Taurus SHO, a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 was an option. Derived from the 2007 MKR concept, the MKS marked the production debut of the "split-wing" grille, a design element similar to the 1930s Lincoln Zephyr. A year later, the division introduced the Lincoln MKT crossover SUV, a counterpart of the Ford Flex. Sharing its chassis with the MKS, the MKT was sized between the MKX and standard-wheelbase Navigator.

In 2005, Ford developed The Way Forward restructuring plan in an effort to return to profitability. Among the seven vehicle assembly facilities slated for closure, Wixom Assembly (home to all Lincoln assembly since 1957, with the exception of the Versailles, Navigator, Blackwood, and Mark LT) was placed third, with an announced June 2007 closure. After a shortened 2006 model year, the Lincoln LS ended production. Initially slated for discontinuation after 2007, production of the Lincoln Town Car was shifted to St. Thomas Assembly in Ontario, consolidated with the Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis. In 2011, all three vehicles ended production, coinciding with the closure of that facility.

As part of the 2012 rebranding, for 2013, the Lincoln model line underwent several design revisions, headed by the release of the second-generation MKZ. Retaining commonality with the second-generation Ford Fusion, the MKZ adapted a distinct exterior from its Fusion counterparts (nearly unchanged from a Lincoln concept car released in 2012).

For 2015, Lincoln introduced two new SUVs, with the all-new Lincoln MKC compact crossover SUV (derived from the Ford Kuga/Ford Escape) becoming the first Lincoln produced solely with four-cylinder engines. The Lincoln Navigator underwent an extensive revision, largely to preview buyers of its 2018 redesign. Along with extensive exterior and interior updates, the Navigator adopted the 3.5 L twin-turbocharged V6 of the Ford F-150 as its standard engine, becoming the first version of the Navigator offered without a V8 engine.

Following the positive reception to a 2015 concept car of the same name, Lincoln revived the Lincoln Continental nameplate for the 2017 model year (after a 15-year hiatus). Slotted as a replacement for the Lincoln MKS, the Continental was adapted from a version of the Ford Taurus designed for China. While slightly shorter than the MKS, the Continental is the longest-wheelbase Lincoln since the Town Car. The revived model line introduced a new design language for Lincoln; shifting away from the split-wing grille, the Continental introduced a recessed rectangular grille. The revived Continental marked the debut of the Lincoln "Black Label" program for all Lincoln vehicles. As a flagship trim line, Black Label vehicles feature specially coordinated exterior and interior design themes (similar to the Designer Editions of the Mark series), along with highly personalized customer service.

For 2018, after an eleven-year production run of its predecessor, Lincoln released the fourth generation of the Navigator. Integrating the recessed rectangular grille of the Continental into its exterior, the Navigator is distinguished from the Ford Expedition largely from its taillamps and its blacked-out roof pillars (sharing the "floating roof" design of the Ford Flex and Ford Explorer). At a base price of $95,000, the Lincoln Navigator L Black Label is the most expensive vehicle ever sold by the Ford Motor Company (with the exception of the Ford GT supercars). The Lincoln MKZ underwent a mid-cycle redesign, adopting the grille design and twin-turbocharged V6 engine of the Lincoln Continental.

Since 1958, Lincoln has used a framed four-pointed star as its brand logo. Introduced on the Continental Mark II in 1956, the four-point star has undergone various modifications in appearance, but has remained nearly unchanged since 1980. Since 2018, an illuminated version of the front grille badge has been offered as an option.

Intended as a successor of the 1956–1957 Continental Mark II personal luxury car, the Continental Mark III was the first generation of the revived Continental Mark series. Marketed as personal luxury cars, the Mark series served as the flagship of the entire Ford Motor Company range. Though marketed and serviced through the Lincoln-Mercury dealer network, Mark series vehicles did not carry Lincoln badging (with the exception of the four-point star badge, itself inherited from the Continental Mark II), with Ford officially using Continental as the brand name (later used for 1981–1985 Mark-series VINs).

Along with serving as a flagship model line, the Mark series offered Designer Edition option packages for the 1976 Mark IV. In 1982, Lincoln introduced its first Designer Edition vehicle, offering a Cartier Edition Town Car, offering the option through 2003. The feature of design-coordinated interiors and exteriors made their return in 2017 with the introduction of its flagship Black Label trim series.

Again fitted with full body armor and bulletproof glass, the vehicle was again fitted with a roof opening allowing the President to stand through; this would be the final Presidential limousine so fitted.1975 assassination attempt and 1981 assassination attempt, respectively. Following the latter, the car underwent an interior and exterior refurbishment (styled with the fascias of a 1979 Continental).

The first Lincoln since the 1950 Cosmopolitans that is not a Continental, the 1989 Lincoln Town Car is again a fully-armored stretch limousine. Replacing a 1983 Cadillac, the Town Car again adopted a tall roofline to allow for external visibility of the President (sharing little commonality with the production vehicle).

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From today"s perspective, it"s hard to believe first-production cars didn"t have any roof at all. The first car rooftops were produced at end of the 19th century. They were made from leather and folding textile. The Renault Type B was the first model that offered an enclosed body back in 1899. Because of their safety, enclosed body vehicles became an industry standard. However, convertibles started being popular again in the "50s. Today, they"re more popular and more produced than ever before.

Driving a Convertible brings a special kind of feeling—a feeling of freedom that can compare only with riding a bike. Riding a Convertible instantly improves your mood. You don"t need to go fast and drive wild. You can just slowly cruise and relax. All you need is good weather. Girls also like a man who drives a Convertible.

But not every Convertible is a good purchase. Some of them won"t make you look cool. This list is about those kinds of Convertibles. Most of them aren"t terrible cars; they"re just goofy and uncool looking. And there are some with reliability issues and a big asking price. Still, the general reason for them not being liked by the public is their ugly and weird looks. People buy a convertible to enjoy and stand out from the crowd. Sadly, some car companies don"t understand that.

The luxury automaker introduced their first convertible car after a decade on the market. The SC 430 model had all the trademarks of a Lexus: luxurious with a rich and comfortable interior, genuine wood, and a fine leather upholstery. This is also one of the first car models to have a retractable-hardtop design. Under the hood is a 4.3-liter V8 engine. It produces 300 horsepower with a six-speed automatic-transmission gearbox to help you control it. The biggest problem of this Lexus is that it"s so bland looking. Being boring is a huge problem for a convertible. There are other problems as well. You can feel cramped inside, and the rear seats are practically unusable. The handling and performance also could"ve been better, especially when the SC 420 is compared to other vehicles in its class.

Subaru"s Impreza and WRX models have a fantastic racing pedigree. Since the moment Colin McRae drove the first one on the rally track, every racing fan wanted one. To try to convert its STI model into a convertible was a strange decision; however, Manchester Subaru made that decision. The vehicle"s performance is still great, though. The engine is 2.5L with 300 bhp, and it can accelerate this car from 0 to 60 mph in around 5 seconds. Of course, it"s a four-wheel drive. The problems start with the Subaru STI"s handling. It handles and feels like a Golf Cabrio. Also, the roof cutting looks like it was done with a chainsaw. Seriously, though, metal bars that support the roof are still there. In addition, while the soft-top looks nice, you won"t use it often. With its huge price, there are much better options for a good convertible.

Nissan surprised many when they decided to make Murano"s Cabriolet version. Murano doesn"t look like a vehicle that should be converted to a Cabriolet. Nevertheless, this model became the world"s first part-SUV, part-convertible. I guess the idea was that you could be comfortable driving this car anywhere, from the beach to the mountain. Owning a two-door SUV-convertible costs a lot of money, though. In fact, the Murano was Nissan"s most expensive model after the GT-R. This sounds like a bad idea from the start, doesn"t it? But is it at least good to drive? Unfortunately, NO! Visibility in it is low, and the quality of the engineering is bad. Its practicality is even worse. The trunk is big enough to fit only a wallet, and the back seats are suitable only for small children and pets. For these reasons, this vehicle"s title as being one of the worst convertibles ever is well deserved.

Neoclassic automobiles always look fantastic and spectacularly over the top. Paul Zimmer, the founder of Zimmer Company and creator of this car, clearly met the expectations. Zimmer"s concept for this car was inspired by the Lincoln Town Car and the Excalibur that he owned and loved. The Golden Spirit version was actually made after Zimmer sold the company. It was made to resemble the original with even more pizzazz. This is precisely the problem. It was incredibly vast and wide. It was completely impractical, to say at least. There are smaller trucks you can drive, and it"s a total nightmare to park. If anything, at least you feel like a king driving to a shopping mall in this luxury monster. The performance is as you can expect—incredibly slow, with a V8 engine, 112 bhp, and accelerating 0-60 mph in 16 seconds.

The Geo Metro was a joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki. The idea behind the Geo Metro was to produce a cheap, affordable convertible. The Geo Metro is fuel efficient and not costly to maintain. However, its looks are too generic and bland. In addition, everything in the interior is made out of plastic. The Geo Metro also has a small 1.0L three-pot engine, producing only 55 horsepower. For some, especially women, it"s perfect—a small convertible that can overcome many flaws on a pleasant day. However, most people find it to be too slow, cheap, and ugly. That"s in contrast to the Mazda Miata, which was huge in the market in the 1990s. It offered everything the Geo Metro was offering—only, it was much better looking, with more power under the hood and better quality.

Would you buy a convertible pickup truck? I wouldn"t buy it either. People from Chevrolet don"t share our opinion, though. In the early 2000s, they presented the SSR concept to the world. While the world laughed, Chevrolet worked on its production. Under the hood is a surprisingly weak 5.3-liter V-8 engine with around 300 horsepower. Chevy improved the performance in a 2005 version of this car. The engine was replaced with 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 that spits out 390 horsepower. The four-speed automatic gearbox was also replaced with a six-speed manual. As a result, this freak was able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds. Additional problems, however, are that the SSR is a two-seater. It also has a weird metal folding roof. This car definitely attracts a lot of attention. However, you have much better and smarter options for the same price.

When it was first introduced in 1995, it should"ve been affordable, slick, and nice to drive. Pontiac planned to replace the Sunbird model with the Sunfire. Those kinds of cars should look cute, but the Sunfire looks vicious, more a man"s version of a cheap and small convertible. Crimson red was its dominant color, including its interior. The Firebird model inspired the design of that interior. Still, it had too much of a typical GM’s interior design to look even remotely good. The Pontiac Sunfire"s performance was pretty weak as well. The engine was 2.2-liter four-cylinder with a three-speed automatic gearbox. Later, a five-speed manual with a 2.3-liter V4 was available. It"s interesting that Buick made a modern version of this car with their Cascada model two years ago.

Chrysler used their K platform to make many cars. Only four were pure K platform, and the Chrysler LeBaron was one of them. The model version that"s considered one of the worst convertibles ever was introduced in 1977. The first generation of this car looked awful and drove like it, although modern versions have improved a lot and are actually good luxury convertible options. First, the LeBaron had an exterior made out of fake wood. Under the hood was the 2.2-liter turbocharged engine that produces 146 horsepower. That doesn"t sound bad, but for a car of this size, but it wasn"t enough power. As a result, LeBaron had dreadful acceleration, and it was a complete opposite of a sports convertible. The interior was also full of plastic and wood—not a great combination when driving in the sun. With reliability issues, it"s clear why it a was hated vehicle.

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a child of the "80s. It presents General Motor"s attempt to offer a small, compact, and fuel-efficient car to rival the Japanese-manufactured ones on the market. Chevrolet Cavalier only had two generations from 1982-2005. Therefore, Chevrolet used an aged platform. Most recent models had a 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine that produced 120 horsepower. The last update was a 2.4-liter with 150 horsepower. Handling and power were good, considering the price. Sadly, Chevrolet Cavalier has dated interior, bad quality materials, and isn"t great for passenger comfort. Every Cavalier version also had poor crash-test scores. Also, its design was outdated, especially on later models. Its price was affordable, but its resale value has always been low. Considering all these problems, Cavalier was simply a bad convertible.

The Suzuki Samurai"s history started in 1967 with a name ""Jimney."" Hope Motor Company built it as the HopeStar ON360 model. However, the small Japanese carmaker was purchased just a year later by Suzuki. They made many changes over the years. The second version of Jimney was renamed into "Samurai" when it entered the US market in 1981. The Suzuki Samurai was peculiar, colorful, optimistic and sporty—a perfect car for the "80s. Under the hood was a small 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine with a pitiful 63 horsepower. Surprisingly, the power and handling were quite good. Suzuki Samurai stormed the American market. Then, first Consumer Reports started to appear. It turned out that the Samurai had a tendency to roll over or flip while taking regular corners at perfectly normal speeds. As a result, instead of being a huge success, the Samurai became a joke.

The Smart was a huge success for Daimler. It had fun and charming looks and great handling, and it could wriggle into any space or situation on the road. However, Smart’s Fortwo managed to lose everything its predecessor achieved. This isn"t a powerful car. Its tiny 0.9-liter engine produces just 89 horsepower. Handling is also compromised, with the Smart"s tendency to lean in tight corners. Electric Drive is the best driving option, but the problem is a limited range of just 100 miles (even less in reality) until the next charge is required. The biggest problem with this car is that its engine is rear-mounted with a four-mounted cooling system. This means that it passes directly under the passenger"s cabin. Therefore, every rival offers a better overall car than the Smart Fortwo.

In 2005, Nissan decided to cut the roof of its Micra and call it a car for girls. This shouldn"t surprise you because looks are most important in the small-convertible category. However, the Nissan Micra looks weird. It feels top heavy with strange rear windows. The Micra also has a unique electric folding glass roof, which is ugly and unpractical. Driving, though, is good but not much fun. You have a choice between 1.4-liter and a 1.6-liter petrol engine. They both produce 108 horsepower and 153nm of torque. Also, while the handling is responsive, it"s also snappy, and the interior is cheap and full of plastic. Maybe that"s not surprising considering the vehicle"s price. But with so many options on the market, the Micra isn"t a good budget-convertible option. Top Gear even puts it on their list of the worst cars of the last 20 years.

Chrysler claimed the Sebring would rival BMW’s 3 Series convertible—I"m not joking. Its price is much less, and it doesn"t look bad. Okay, styling isn"t its strong attribute, but the Sebring isn"t ugly. Sadly, drive it on the road, and you"ll see the vehicle"s ugliness. The Sebring shakes, and you feel every bump in the road. Like many American cars, it"s good on the straight, but turn it in the apex, and you can feel the weight shifting. The Chrysler Sebring has some redeeming features, though. Its interior has plenty of room and nice luxury features. Under the hood is a 2.7-liter V6 engine mastered by a slick-shifting six-speed automatic. However, with Consumer Reports claiming it has many issues, it"s no wonder most petrolheads hate this car.

The nineties were great for the Japanese car industry. Toyota"s trucks became known as the toughest and most reliable, WRC was great for them, and Subaru and Mazda had many trendy and stylish cars... For some reason, though, Suzuki didn"t use this hype well. For some reason, they thought this bizarre-looking X-90 concept would perform great in the market. As we said, in this category, looks are important. From the back, the Suzuki X-90 looked like a saloon. Up front was the classical Suzuki look. The Suzuki X-90 had two seats, and it looked like the roof was cut off—just the top part, though. All in all, the Suzuki X-90 is uncomfortable, impractical, and not fun to look at at all—a far cry from the Toyota RAV4 that people in Suzuki hoped their car would surpass in the international market.

Alec Issigonis is the brain behind the Mini Moke. It was designed as a military vehicle. Unsurprisingly, the army didn"t like it. Therefore, Issigonis decided to make a fun street convertible. The public didn"t like it, though. If not for the cult following, this car would be long forgotten. The best version was a four-wheel drive of 1966. It"s interesting that this version appeared in few movies, including the Bond ones. Mini Moke had two engines. They produced only 34 horsepower and torque of 33 lb.-ft. A four-speed manual transmission helped people to tame this beast. Just kidding—it was actually incredibly slow. The last official version was built in 1993. For some reason, though, a car with a similar concept is still being built in China.

Rover was always trying to fill as many market niches as possible. Making a convertible was only natural. The Rover 100 Cabriolet first came out in the early "90s. It was created on a basis of an old five-door Rover model. And you can clearly see that the back end of the car was longer than necessary. This led to many structural modifications, especially on the rear end. The fully lined roof gave Rover engineers plenty of problems. It was replaced with electrically operated ""Grey hoods"" a few years later. Due to all these problems, Rover 100"s production was delayed many times. Under the hood were K-Series 1.4-liter engines with 8 and 16 valves. The Rover 100 was terrible to drive, though—constantly wobbling and unpredictable in the corners. Rover hoped it would be a popular posh car. Instead, it was one of the worst convertibles ever.

Vauxhall entered the convertible market with the Astra TwinTop. It wasn"t a very successful adventure. Yet, in 2013, they presented the Cascada. It had some parts from the Astra but also some from the Insignia. Unlike the Astra that had the crude folding metal roof, the Cascada has a regular fabric roof. The Cascada is smooth and enjoyable to drive with or without the roof. Of all the options, the 1.4-liter petrol engine is the best choice, but the BiTurbo diesel is the most powerful. However, despite its size, you won"t get much comfort in this car. The Vauxhall Cascada doesn"t sound like a bad car at all. Yet, a Driver Power customer satisfaction survey says its owners hate it. That shouldn"t be surprising as the Cascada doesn"t look too appealing, and Vauxhall isn"t a cool car manufacturer.

Since the legendary DS model, Citroen has been known for its stylish-looking cars. When it comes to convertibles, today Citroen offers you a DS 3 Cabrio—a fun and stylish little Cabriolet. However, before this car, the first modern convertible that Citroen offered to the market was the C3 Pluriel. Style and a cheap price were there. Sadly, it was completely impractical. The roof was placed on rails. And those rails, you have to pull by hand, which wasn"t that easy to do. Moreover, once you pull them, you have no place in the car to store them. Therefore, in the case of rain, you cannot put your roof on because you don"t have the rails. In addition, without the rails, the car is too unstable to drive. You also feel every bump in the road, and the noise is deafening.

People from Chrysler knew that retro styling was coming back to cars in the "90s. As a result, many legendary cars got new restyled models. One concept, in particular, captured their imagination. That car was the Plymouth Prowler—the "50s-inspired hot-rod with the modern aesthetics. Chrysler was actually late to the party, but they still made it. The PT Cruiser Convertible was introduced in 2000. It was made on the Plymouth Pronto Cruizer platform. However, it was hideous looking, with the bulbous shape and the obvious five-door hatchback underneath this two-door convertible. In addition, this is another convertible on our list that"s unstable to drive without a roof. It"s no wonder there"s almost no list of worst cars ever without the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible. Top Gear even named it the worst car of the last twenty years.

The system is a "closed" system from the factory and therefor not made to enable a refill..I have the same problem with mine and there is a solutioon..here it is...key element here is that when the power top system is activated there is NO pressure in the resevoir..all the resevoir does is enable a transfer of the fluid. That being said what I did is drilled a hole through the TOP of the plastic resevoir and when to Home Depot and bought a small rubber "V" shapped plug to plug the hole after I added hydrolic fluid. Caution here as go slowly while drilling the hole as to make sure the plastic shavings do not get in the resevoir as the drill bit cuts through the plasic tank housing. Then grab a turkey baster, suck the fluid up from the new quart of fluid and carefully squirt it through ht e hole you made in the resevoir (make sure the hole you drilled in the resevoir is big enough to accomidate the size of the hole n the end of the turkey baster or you will make a mess. After the resevoir is filled work the system WITHOUT the plug on to emable the system to bleed tha air out. Continually check for leaks in the system as if you have one, you will see the fluid pour out where ever there is a leak. If there is a leak, the leak myst be fixed (an entire new process) if there is no leak, refill until you are about 3/4 full in the resevoir tank and place the rubber plug over the hole you drilled in the tank and you will be good to go...

I have the 2.7 Dodge Charger 2007 with the above descriptions oil sludge and other combinations of water pump timing chain that were defective and now all my engine doesn"t work at all there"s adjusting replacing the engine but I want to know how I can get replacement in no cost

I have an 2008 Chrysler 300 with a 2.7 that the motor was giving me problems since I bought it ,and now it"s parked because if bad motor,I also have a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 the motor gave out ,I spent 2500 dollars to put in another after 3 months that one gave out,I don"t no wat to do now,I"m a single disabled parent raising two little girls by myself,and can"t afford any other car ,I don[Show More]I have an 2008 Chrysler 300 with a 2.7 that the motor was giving me problems since I bought it ,and now it"s parked because if bad motor,I also have a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 the motor gave out ,I spent 2500 dollars to put in another after 3 months that one gave out,I don"t no wat to do now,I"m a single disabled parent raising two little girls by myself,and can"t afford any other car ,I don"t no wat my options are?

Hey there..My my my,,I must be 1 of the few lucky guys that has not had the issues regarding the oil sludge, or the coolant contaminating the oil due to a waterpump failure.. After reading all these very sad comments regarding the 2.7 liter I don"t know what to say except,I do my own repairs & preventative maintenance on my vehicles.. I have hade two 2.7 liters.One in a 01 intrepid,which I sold &[Show More]Hey there..My my my,,I must be 1 of the few lucky guys that has not had the issues regarding the oil sludge, or the coolant contaminating the oil due to a waterpump failure.. After reading all these very sad comments regarding the 2.7 liter I don"t know what to say except,I do my own repairs & preventative maintenance on my vehicles.. I have hade two 2.7 liters.One in a 01 intrepid,which I sold & it had 195,000 kms,just under 120,000 miles,"I"m in Canada".. Had a 03 Intrepid with a 3.5 liter & I currently drive an 05 Sebring Touring with a 2.7 liter..My Sebring currently has 166,000 kms..I had replaced the coolant bleeder valve housing/outlet as it had started to leak very little @ the base where it mounts to the motor..Changed plugs,PCV Valve,air filter,coolant,tranny filter & Trans fluid,as well as oil & filter every 4000kms/2400miles..I have trust issues with other people working on anything of mine due to witnessing complete shotty workmanship & seeing how these so called techs will try & completely screw people over with overpriced & in many cases not needed repairs..I also pop the hood of my Sebring every day to every 2nd day & check the coolant,oil,brake,power steering fluid levels as well as start it once I"ve checked the fluids & take a quick look if there"s any leaks anywhere as well as under the vehicle..It"s piece of mind for me & so far I have not had the misfortune,sadly,that many seem to have had..I hope all works out for you folks...

Brought a 2010 Chrysler Sebring in 2017 with 94,000 have not even put 2000 miles on car and it started knocking. Has water pump and timing chain failure, they are thousands of this 2.7 that has done this. Most of these motor don"t make it to 60,000 mile and Chrysler does not take any resposibily and fix anything. Everyone should boycot all Dodge and Chrysler cars and trucks until they fix all the[Show More]Brought a 2010 Chrysler Sebring in 2017 with 94,000 have not even put 2000 miles on car and it started knocking. Has water pump and timing chain failure, they are thousands of this 2.7 that has done this. Most of these motor don"t make it to 60,000 mile and Chrysler does not take any resposibily and fix anything. Everyone should boycot all Dodge and Chrysler cars and trucks until they fix all the proplems. Be smart don"t buy Chrysler or Chevy, because chevy has the death woble on the trucks and don"t want to fix it.

We own a 2001 sebring convertible with the 2.7 engine!!! Change oil every three thousand miles and still have oil pressure blowing oil from engine from most all gaskets and seals on the engine and oil has white foam in air breather, all pvc lines !!! Have always had these problems since 40,000 miles. Very poor design, water pump driven in the oil !!! Have changed water pump because of coolant int[Show More]We own a 2001 sebring convertible with the 2.7 engine!!! Change oil every three thousand miles and still have oil pressure blowing oil from engine from most all gaskets and seals on the engine and oil has white foam in air breather, all pvc lines !!! Have always had these problems since 40,000 miles. Very poor design, water pump driven in the oil !!! Have changed water pump because of coolant into oil!!!!! Please respond !!!

I have a Chrysler 300 2.7 and found out that the motor is not fixable because of water in oil and cracked head and bad water pump the motor only had 79k on it ....now this is the kicker because this is the second time this happened ,the first one was 1 yr ago I replaced the motor had 49k Chrysler needs to make it right for me.

I have a 2007 dodge charger 2.7 it keeps getting hot i have replaced all most every thing a i keep getting the same results the ecm went out 800 that the transmission reverse went out replace the reservoir hoses spark plugs radiator radiator fans thermostat and as I said only thing I have it done is a water-pump yet but there"s still no showing any sludge and no waters getting out yet what are you[Show More]I have a 2007 dodge charger 2.7 it keeps getting hot i have replaced all most every thing a i keep getting the same results the ecm went out 800 that the transmission reverse went out replace the reservoir hoses spark plugs radiator radiator fans thermostat and as I said only thing I have it done is a water-pump yet but there"s still no showing any sludge and no waters getting out yet what are you to do

Engine knocked on 2014, took it to the shop and the timing chain jumped and took out a valve. Total cost to repair with new chain, water pump etc and remove sludge was $2000.

2004 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L Engine that water pump went out on Nov 2015. Now it has problems with cooling & water leaks. The water pump is inside the engine and costs more to tear down engine to repair. I call it the clown engine.

I"ve onwed a Chrysler Sebring for two yrs know since I bought it I"ve already put a brand new fuelpump a purge valve solinoid and an alternator it when it gets hot outside it overheats everybody I"ve talked to tells me that it"s vapor locking the water gets hot then the oil gets really hot anyway when this happens which is a lot I have no choice but to pull off to the side I really have know choic[Show More]I"ve onwed a Chrysler Sebring for two yrs know since I bought it I"ve already put a brand new fuelpump a purge valve solinoid and an alternator it when it gets hot outside it overheats everybody I"ve talked to tells me that it"s vapor locking the water gets hot then the oil gets really hot anyway when this happens which is a lot I have no choice but to pull off to the side I really have know choice anyway it starts knocking and pretty much stalls out on it"s own soon enough so in a way I"m kinda used to waiting untill it cools off sometimes it takes more then two or three hours but still gets very frustrating that"s how hot the oil gets anyway it"s a real pain in the butt also it"s the only car I have.

I HAVE A 2014 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED EDITION CONVERTABLE WITH A 2.7 ENGINE AND APPROX 85,000 MILES. Poor engineering has resulted in high labor and parts cost. ABS wheel sensors have fail a number of times and parts are way more expensive than that used on other brand cars due to special mounting brackets included in part. The limited edition model has a special green light dash cluster that wou[Show More]I HAVE A 2014 CHRYSLER SEBRING LIMITED EDITION CONVERTABLE WITH A 2.7 ENGINE AND APPROX 85,000 MILES. Poor engineering has resulted in high labor and parts cost. ABS wheel sensors have fail a number of times and parts are way more expensive than that used on other brand cars due to special mounting brackets included in part. The limited edition model has a special green light dash cluster that would go out intermittently while under warranty but ever time I left it for repair they said they could find no problem because it was working.The coolant bleed part on the manifold has cracked twice. I needed a thermostat replace and the labor was very high due to the difficulty and things that had to be removed for this simple job. Dealer service said I should be glad it was not the water pump because that would be about a $2,000 repair because the 2.7 is an expensive engine to work on. I enquired what the cost of the future recommended timing belt replacement with a water pump would be and was told about $2,000, that"s about twice that of other cars. Have been told you can not find a used engine in the junk yard that did not blow up. My car still looks like new and I put a new top on it in 2018 but it appears the cost of keeping it may not be worth it. I thing Chrysler should be sending a check to the original owners of a 2.7 engine to help upset the high repair costs do to their poor engineering.

2007 dodge magnum 2.7 engine failed at 97,000. Dodge wanted receipts from every oil change at an authorized dealer and after that they would consider it. No time frame. No guarantee of any reimbursement for the new engine we needed to install.

2004 dodge intrepid 2.7. Car taken care of constantly, never neglected. 90000 miles on it. Driving down road car stalls, overheats a little, push to the side of the road. Call tow truck bring to mechanic, blown headgaskets, water pump crapped out, blown engine. What a piece of garbage, no matter how good of maintenance you do on 2.7 it"s destined for failure. Huge design flaw by Chrysler, will ne[Show More]2004 dodge intrepid 2.7. Car taken care of constantly, never neglected. 90000 miles on it. Driving down road car stalls, overheats a little, push to the side of the road. Call tow truck bring to mechanic, blown headgaskets, water pump crapped out, blown engine. What a piece of garbage, no matter how good of maintenance you do on 2.7 it"s destined for failure. Huge design flaw by Chrysler, will never buy one of there products again

2004 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 engine owner ....always overheating,replaced water pump which is located in the engine ....yeah really,why would anyone put the water pump inside the engine???? Thermostat and engine coolant sensor replaced and still having problems.....never again will I buy dodge/Chrysler complete money pit.....the design of these cars and these engines are trash....I’m so over it

Education is key to this problem.u have to no where the problems originated from.its most likely not a relay.relays don"t just kill ur car switches on the other hand do.ur car is meant to be able to be bypassed to check problems and where it originated from.Chrysler should of solved this problem a long time ago putting wrong relay in fuse box when it should of been a simple fuse that ran to emc to[Show More]Education is key to this problem.u have to no where the problems originated from.its most likely not a relay.relays don"t just kill ur car switches on the other hand do.ur car is meant to be able to be bypassed to check problems and where it originated from.Chrysler should of solved this problem a long time ago putting wrong relay in fuse box when it should of been a simple fuse that ran to emc to put car in limp mode when fans didn"t come on.put I wire to 87 on relay to 30 and see what happens problem half fixed now learn the ecu to detect