TYC 96040 HVAC Heater Core

TYC 96040 Heater Core for Town Car

TYC 96040 is an aluminum HVAC heater core built for direct replacement service in the 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car. It uses 0.75-inch hose clamp inlet and outlet connections and compact core dimensions to match the original heater core layout.

Key Features

• Aluminum core material for efficient heat transfer
• Core height: 6.78 in; core length: 7.24 in; core thickness: 1.02 in
• Inlet and outlet connection type: hose clamp
• Inlet diameter: 0.75 in; outlet diameter: 0.75 in
• Top header: 1.93 x 7.2; bottom header: 1.93 x 7.2
• Direct-fit replacement for Lincoln Town Car heater core service

Detailed Description

TYC 96040 is an HVAC heater core for the 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car, engineered around the listed core dimensions and hose clamp connections for a straightforward replacement. The aluminum construction supports heat exchange inside the vehicle’s heater system, helping restore cabin heat performance when the original core is restricted, leaking, or no longer transferring heat effectively. This part number, 96040, also cross-references Spectra Premium 93005 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Weak or inconsistent cabin heat in a Lincoln Town Car
• Coolant seepage from a worn heater core
• Restricted coolant flow through the heater circuit
• Fogging or sweet odor caused by heater core leakage
• Loss of defrost performance tied to poor heater output

Installation Notes

Verify the inlet and outlet hose sizes before installation and compare the core dimensions to the original unit. Flush the cooling system and inspect heater hoses, clamps, and related HVAC components before installing TYC 96040. For fitment, this part fits 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car, N/A.

Quality Assurance

TYC manufactures replacement HVAC components to match application-specific dimensions and connection styles for service use. Confirm the part number 96040 against the vehicle’s original heater core and fitment details before installation.