1999 Lincoln Town Car: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 7, 2012 · Suspension · 275 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. The contact was traveling 30 MPH when an abnormal squealing was heard from the driver's side as the vehicle started to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to dealer who confirmed that the front end and the drivers side ball joints needed to be replaced. In addition, the dealer confirmed that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number:98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 275 and the current mileage was 276.

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Engine · 165,000 miles · WV

The intake manifold on my 1999 lincoln town car is leaking coolant. My wife noticed a noise coming from under the hood, when I turned on her car to listen to the noise I could tell it was the fan belt squeaking. While the engine was running I opened the hood and I could see the coolant running out of the thermostat housing. I thought it was a bad thermostat so I bought a new one and replaced it myself. It wasn't until I turned the car on following the repairs that I saw the coolant coming from cracks in the manifold. I did not know of the ford recalls 97m91, 99m01, 01m02 until I was researching to buy a new manifold on the internet. I bought this car back in 2000 and never was notified of the recall. This vehicle has 160,000 miles on it and still runs great, until now. I feel I should have been notified of this recall and ford motor co. Should reimburse for my expenses.

Filed Jun 8, 2007 · Suspension · 27,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. While driving at any speed, the contact heard a whiny, squeaky noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer stated that nothing was wrong, however the noise has intensified. The mechanic stated that the lower control arm was failing, similar to the failure noted in recall # 98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The manufacturer stated that the VIN is not included in the recall. The current mileage is 90,000 and failure mileage was 27,000. Updated 09/05/07.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 53,000 miles · FL

We purchased two new towncars from germain linc.-merc., naples, fl, in 1999 and 2000 my car's,VIN [xxx], 1999 town car, and my wife's 2000 town car, VIN [xxx]. My first complaint is regarding my car that developed electronic problems right after it ran out of warranty, and needed a $500 repair. A week later, it developed a leak, and was repaired at $1000. Is this planned obsolescence? This was at 56,000 miles of use. Shouldn't the dealer check basic systems and make sure they are well maintained? My wife's towncar has a far more serious and hazardous history. She, along with our grandsons, experienced a tire blowout at 33,000 miles. After the tire was changed to the spare, she drove to the dealer and was told that both rear tires should be replaced for safety. She agreed. When she picked up the car, all 4 tires (!)had been replaced at the cost of $548. There was no price adjustment for any of the 4 tires removed. On 12-23-02 (3 days later) she reported to the dealer that the brakes were noisy (squeaked). When she got the car, the bill for the brakes was $420. When driving our 2 daughters and 2 grandsons the following day, the brakes did not hold, and she was unable to stop at a red light, nearly hitting the car in front of her. Only by forced pumping with both feet, and swerving into the turn lane, did she avoid a crash. Had cars been coming in that turn lane, any number of people, particularly in our family, could have been killed. Shouldn't the customer "advisor" advise a minor brake-pad replacement rather than wait for a major expensive/dangerous problem? We strongly doubt that we would consider another ford product. This is a short history of 2 regularly-dealer-maintained luxury cars. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 27, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · AL

Squeak in front suspension while turning at low or high speeds. At times needs extra turning of steering wheel to maintain lane through turns or curves.stabilizer bar also shows signs of excess movement in mounts.dealer states the problem is the tie rod bushings flexing under pressure. Nlm

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Brakes · MO

Front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing, and brakes are squeaking. Please give any further details.