2003 Lincoln Town Car steering complaints

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Steering · 220,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the vehicle became difficult to steer, producing a stiff binding when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and repair. The contact was advised that the lower intermediate steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 220000. The consumer stated a recall was issued. However, his make, model and year were not included in the recall. Updated 11/13/13

Filed Feb 16, 2012 · Steering · 66,000 miles · TX

The power steering failed and subsequently when the steering pump was replaced the dealership said the rack and pinion needed to be replaced because it failed internally. This vehicle is a stretch limo and driven slowly and carefully on level surfaces and should not have failed at this low mileage.

Filed Jan 29, 2011 · Steering · 25,000 miles · MA

Lower steering shaft is binding at 25,000 miles I find this to be a defect ford should be required to pay for. This defect makes steering very hard, like having limited power steering, and it grabs and binds as you turn the wheel. I replaced the part at my own expense, part #5w1z-3b676-aa and installed it myself. It cost 168.00 usd, with a discount. This is the second town car I have had to do this repair to.

Filed Nov 25, 2009 · Steering · 68,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. The metal piece that secures the steering column came apart. This part was also responsible for allowing the column to rotate in a circular motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and the metal piece was replaced. The repairs did not remedy the failure. He then purchased parts and modified the steering column. The failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2009 · Body, Brakes · 29,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 lincoln town car. The contact has had two alternators installed in her vehicle within the last six months. This does not include the one that came with the vehicle at the time of purchase. While driving 30 and 60 MPH, the vehicle will lose power and the engine shuts off. In addition, the power steering and brakes fail. All of the instrument panel indicators flash on and off at the time of the failure. Occasionally, the vehicle will take a minute before restarting. The vehicle is currently at the dealer, but they could find no failures. The contact would have to pay $90 per hour for a diagnostic. The failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 03/09/09. *lj the alternator was replaced due to it overcharging. The battery was replaced as well. The trunk would not close properly. Updated 03/10/09.

Filed May 31, 2005 · Brakes, Electrical · 153,600 miles · NC

When vehicle engine is running and turn signals are actuated, the digital dash, turn signals, and air conditioner cuts off. Additionally, steering effort increases substantially, ABS cycles off and back on when the power is restored. The duration may be momentary (less than 5 seconds) or last for a minute or longer. Frequency is 80+ percent of the time when the turn signals are engaged (left or right). I have had another ford vehicle which gave problems with this multi-function switch also. Ford has a poorly designed turn signal-windshield wiper-washer switch compounded by the fact power is shunted through this switch all the time, causing overheating and premature failures. This lincoln is not an incomplete vehicle. The last line of the vehicle detaill form needs a 2nd alternative or webmaster needs to provide for the default choice (--).