1996 Chrysler Town & Country Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Chrysler Town & Country spans two overhead-valve V6 engines, a 3.3L and a 3.8L, both naturally aspirated on gasoline, in 3-door and 4-door mini passenger van bodies. Three trims are listed: Base, LX and LXi. Procedures, specifications and torque values are given for the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transaxle, brakes, suspension and steering, and wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 3.3L V6 (201 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door mini passenger van
• 3-door mini passenger van

Trims covered

• Base
• LX
• LXi

Known issues on the 1996 Town & Country. Owners filed 938 complaints against the 1996 Town & Country, with the gasoline fuel system (169) and engine and engine cooling (162) at the top; 52 complaints reported a fire, 33 a crash, 24 an injury and 3 a death. Of the 7 recalls, several concern fuel. On certain 1996 Town & Country vans with either V6, rubber O-rings on the fuel rail could deteriorate and let fuel escape under the hood; dealers added a seal. Certain vans could leak fuel where the pump module attaches to the tank, a campaign covering 635,469 vehicles. On certain vans, an ungrounded metal section of the filler tube could build up a static charge and spark while fueling; dealers added a ground strap. Fuel system procedures and diagnostics apply.