Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just pulled over and called for my AAA to to and got towed home thats it
2003 Lincoln Town Car: grinding or squealing brakes
11 of the 201 complaints about the 2003 Lincoln Town Car describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 68,800
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear driver's side axle was defective and needed replacing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he heard a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the passenger side wheel bearings would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately four months later, the same symptoms appeared on the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v328000 ( suspension:rear). The manufacturer was notified but advised the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall campaign and offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 93,700.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. While driving 15 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. He called the dealer, but they were unable to schedule an appointment. The contact took the vehicle to the repair shop. The mechanic removed the rear wheels and discovered that the wheel bearing had disintegrated and both rear axles were severely compromised, to the point that at least one of them would have completely failed within the next 1,000 miles. The mechanic replaced both axles and the wheel bearing. Through research, he discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v328000, pe04010 the federal safety agency action number pe04010 (component: suspension:rear). The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall, although the contact feels that it should be included. The current and failure mileages were 69,000. Updated 8/28/09 *cn updated09/03/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the rear axles, the wheel bearings, axle seals, and brake pads all need replacing. The mechanic made the repair and no other failures have occurred. The current mileage is 135,300 and failure mileage was 135,223. Updated 07/06/07.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH, there was a loud grinding noise in the right rear end of the passenger side. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop who determined that the axle and axle bearing had failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 12/01/06. 8jb
Dt*: the contact stated there was a constant grinding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle, regardless of speed. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the noise was caused by a failure of the rear bearings. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 04v328000 which pertained to the rear suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. *ak updated 10/31/2006 -
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, a grinding noise was heard. The vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop, who determined the left and right rear axel bearings, seals, and parking brake shoes needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a grinding noise in the rear end. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who determined the rear axles, bearings and safety pins needed to be replaced. The repair kit was ordered from the manufacturer and the kit was installed.
Grinding noise in rear axle.
Dt*: the contact stated the rear end was making a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the rear tires were replaced. The noise persisted and the vehicle was taken back to the dealership. The dealer determined the rear suspension needed to be replaced. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v328000, regarding the rear suspension. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2003 Lincoln Town Car grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2003 Lincoln Town Car?
11 of 201 owner complaints about the 2003 Lincoln Town Car (5%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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