1998 Lincoln Town Car suspension problems

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while completing a turn, the front driver's side control arm failed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 98v322000 (suspension: lower ball joint), but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Suspension · 168,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns 1998 lincoln town car. While driving at any speed, the contact hears a squeaking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the dust cover on the lower ball joint of the front passenger side was worn, and the ball joint was cracked. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure mileage was 168,000. Updated 10/14/08. *lj updated 10/16/08.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Suspension · NY

1998 lincoln town car made a grinding sound underneath. Consumer stated that the vehicle had to be towed to a dealer. He stated that he saw a front ball joint dragging on the ground. *kb the consumer stated the ball joints did not have any grease fittings. The consumer had all of the ball joints replaced. The consumer discovered a recall regarding the ball joints. However, no one informed him there was a problem.

Filed Sep 18, 2007 · Suspension · 75,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. While accelerating at 15 MPH, the passenger side control arm detached from the ball joint. The mechanic replaced the ball joint. The driver side control arm and ball joint failed shortly thereafter. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 122,447 and failure mileage was 75,000.

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 Mar 6, 2006 · Suspension · 173,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle does not react correctly when the steering wheel is turned. There was a recall, #98v322000, concerning the lower ball joint. The recall work was performed prior to purchase, but the problem has returned. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Suspension · 58,478 miles · MI · crash

While driving 20 MPH, the ball joint snapped. This caused the consumer to go into a ditch, which avoided a severe collision. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, who did not resolve the problem. *ak

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Suspension · 397,000 miles · IL

While driving 35 MPH consumer heard a snapping sound, and felt the rear end of the vehicle sway from one side to the other. After a thorough inspection it was discovered that the trailer arm brackets broke. This trailer arm breaking had a lot to do with the control of the vehicle. *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 Nov 5, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 23,000 miles · NY

When braking , the steering wheel would pull hard to the right. This made it hard for the driver to maintain control of vehicle. *ak the brake rotors were warped. *ph also the lower ball joints were replaced, the engine light illuminated, the dealer found the evap canister solenoid valve leaking.