Lincoln/Mercury Repair: 1986 towncar, electrical faults, lincoln towncar


Question
I have two questions, the first will probably be easy to answer, will the front end of a 1983 lincoln towncar fit on that of a 1986 towncar? This one is more difficult, I had an accident the other day, not much damage except to the front passenger side, however now my tail lights won't come one but my brake lights do work, I have tried replacing the bulbs, and still, no tail lights, just brakes... help!
Thanks
Erich

Answer
you wouldent believe this but i just lent the book to a friend that will tell me if that front end will fit. i cant tell you at this time sorry. the lights, sounds like a broken wire. start looking near the area that got hit for a squished wire. electrical faults are mostly hands on repairs only. it could be anywhere.