1998 Lincoln Town Car steering problems

13 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 82,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Linkages: tie rod assembly
3
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
2
Linkages: arm: idler and attachment
1
Linkages
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Lincoln Town Car steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Pulling 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Lincoln Town Car owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 30, 2023 · Body, Engine · RI

all body frame has rust.

Filed Apr 9, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 150,000 miles · MI

Makes loud popping noise when the wheel is turned to the extreme right or left whether the car is being driven or standing still. Occasionally, the ignition won't turn on and the steering wheel is locked, closing the entire system.

Filed Jul 11, 2007 · Steering · 73,000 miles · WI

1998 lincoln towncar. Consumer states that while backing out of the garage the left tie rod dropped from its retainer. *mc the consumer stated the incident would not have happened if the parts had grease fittings.

Filed Nov 8, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 139,871 miles · ID

Dt*: the contact stated a squeeking sound was heard coming from the front right wheel. The contact treated the wheel with wd-40 and the sound went away. Also, while driving 10 MPH in a parking lot, the right front wheel fell off. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer, who determined that the upper and lower ball joints had failed and were replaced as well as steering gear. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 12/18/06.

Filed Aug 30, 2006 · Steering · 82,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds the vehicle would not steer properly. An independent repair shop determined the idler arm seized to work and it was replaced.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · MI

While starting the vehicle driver tilted the steering wheel causing the wire harness to break off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced transponder harness. *ak

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 45,000 miles · MD

While pulling out of driveway at 2-3 MPH consumer heard a noise, stopped vehicle, and noticed tie rod end were dragging on the ground on the right side of vehicle. Dealer stated tie rods had disconnected. Also, the ball joints were not lubricated and rusted. Both tie rods were replaced.*ak *jb

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Steering · 66,545 miles · PA

Two bolts in the steering box had become completely broken. They appeared to have not been tightened properly by the factory, the lock tights were visible on the thread, and portions of the broken bolts were extracted from the gear box. *nlm

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Steering · OH

At 25 MPH vehicle suddenly veered left. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer. Outer tie rod had snapped.*ak the steering linkage and tie rod end falied. The dealer refused to pay for repair of the vehicle.

Filed May 7, 2000 · Steering · FL

When car goes through a body of water on the road (during and after a rain) the steering wheel is jerked out of the operator's hand due to failure of the power steering when the mechanism gets wet. I consider this a dangerous malfunction.

Questions about the 1998 Lincoln Town Car steering

Does the 1998 Lincoln Town Car have steering problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Lincoln Town Car steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lincoln Town Car have bad steering?

The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most steering complaints are 1997 (23 complaints), 1996 (18 complaints) and 2007 (18 complaints).