1995 Lincoln Town Car: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed May 3, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 2,010 miles · SC

The ball joint so my 1995 lincoln town car have fell off the lower controller arm is badly damaged and I get a lot of misfires in the engine is just a lot of stuff this wrong with it

Filed Jun 5, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 120,000 miles · OR

I have a 1995 lincoln town car. I was driving in downtown portland, in stop and go traffic. I was making a right hand turn when the right front of the car just fell to the ground. The lower ball joint had separated from the lower control arm. There are recalls for this, but it only covers limo, or commercially used vehicles. I had the car towed back to my home while I find out what can be done. Nothing has been repaired yet.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. Whenever the contact reduced the vehicle's speed to turn, he would hear a popping sound coming from the front end on the driver's side. The failure was noticed while driving 10 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for routine oil changes, but the mechanic never stated what caused the noise. Approximately one month later, he drove the vehicle to the dealer because he received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired. He informed the dealer of the popping noise when he took the vehicle in for the recall repairs. When he retrieved the vehicle, the mechanic informed him that the upper and lower ball joints were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls for the ball joints; therefore, they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 95,000 and failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. While driving 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud snap coming from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to stop with the brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger lower control arm snapped. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), however, the recall expired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 84,600.

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

1995 lincoln town car air spring rear suspension, idler and pitman arm were all replaced before recall notice was issued. *ts the consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle's check engine light, which had been serviced previously, had illuminated again. The replacement parts had a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. The dealer charged the consumer for the engine service although all they did was add 1/2 quart of antifreeze in the radiator. The dealer refused to honor the warranty. The shift lamp was inoperative. The dealer removed the cluster and replaced the shift bulb. The horn sounded weak. The tech recommended that the consumer replace both horns. There was a lot of play in the steering wheel. The tech recommended that the lower ball joints be replaced. The heater blew out cold air. The dealer replaced the blend door actuator. *nm the consumer stated every morning, the vehicle had to be jumped started. The dealer stated the lighting control module which was no longer manufactured, was causing the battery to drain. The air suspension was replaced three times. Updated 08/15/12

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Fuel system, Steering · 180,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the control arm fractured off of the ball joint while parking the vehicle. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 98v322000, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint. The vehicle's steering was erratic at times. The steering wheel pulled to the left and to the right even after the front end was aligned. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 96v135000, regarding the steering: linkages. After putting only a half of tank of gasoline in the fuel tank; after tightening the cap, the smell of gas fumes was very strong outside and inside the vehicle. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 95v063000, regarding the fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap. The vehicle was not included in any of the recalls due to the VIN.

Filed Jul 28, 2006 · Suspension · 177,000 miles · MI

While I was driving through a parking lot the front right lower ball joint on my 1995 lincoln town car broke and caused the lower control arm to fall to the ground. No one was injured only because of the fact that I was traveling under 15 MPH. When the ball joint failed the car came to an immediate stop. If I had been on the highway instead of a parking lot, I can only imagine the damage/injuries that would have occurred.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 151,628 miles · AL

The passenger side lower ball joint failed--the ball separated from the socket. There are recalls for similar vehicles the federal safety agency:98v322000 and the federal safety agency:96v135000 since this vehicle has the same ball joints it ought to included within these recalls--but it is not--why? Or can it be included within these recalls? Ford company denies any liability for the problem, as of this date.

Filed Sep 26, 2005 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · VA

Dt: the front ball joint fell off while driving. This caused loss of steering on march 16, 2005. The vehicle had to be towed. The mechanic informed the consumer that it was the passenger's side front ball joint that fell off. Just a week before the vehicle had been inspected, and there was no problems found at this time. The consumer had the repair work done. The consumer found that this issue was included in a recall. But, when she contacted the manufacture they said that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. *ak updated 12/07/05,

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Suspension · 209,000 miles · VA

While driving 5 MPH the ball joint on the drivers side broke which caused that side of the vehicle to collapse to the ground. Please describe further.

Filed Dec 3, 2002 · Suspension · IA

Consumer stated while driving, the lower control arm ball joint disconnected from the tire which caused the vehicle to become undriveable. Ts

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

While driving at 15mph, the lower ball joints separated, causing front end to fall, resulting in loss of control. *ak consumer stated the tie rod end was replaced due to it containing play.