Lincoln Town Car jerking problems

Filed Jan 4, 2024 · Electrical, Steering · MO

Inner and outer tie rod ends, tie rod end adjusting sleeve, and sway bar link replaced after inner tie rod end pulled out of the adjusting sleeve that’s on the sway bar link there’s still constant pulling in the steering and is either to touchy when trying to correct vehicle back into lane or has to be turned excessively far before it even starts to correct then tries to jerk the vehicle really hard when the steering finally catches up with how far the steering wheel has been turned

Filed Apr 8, 2019 · Seat belts, Steering · 200,000 miles · GA

The steering is extremely loose. The least amount of movement of the steering wheel will jerk you into another lane and it feels like the car is almost like floating out from underneath you. While on the interstate passing semis it feels as if it's going to push me off of the road. It's extremely difficult to keep the car straight on the road without even moving the steering wheel it'll drift to the left or the right. When trying to correct it going into another lane if you just turn the steering wheel just a hair it's almost like you turn the steering wheel 180. Also when attempting to go around a curve you have to barely turn the steering wheel or else it'll run you off the road.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln town car. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward, accelerated, and almost crashed into another vehicle. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to diffee ford lincoln (1681 I-40, el reno, ok), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 lincoln town car. Once the vehicle was started, it began to make a jerking motion and all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled. The failures recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · FL

While exiting a parking facility cars were doing an alternate merge into a single lane. It was slow stop and go and I was waiting my turn with my foot on the brake. All of a sudden my car accelerated aggressively and I slammed on the brakes and put it in park. I used just less than a car length to stop the car after it lurched forward. I noticed that the tachometer momentarily exceeded 4000 RPM. This would have been an accident except for fortuitous timing. I allowed the car to my left space to merge and there was about a car length of space available which the other car had not entered yet. That space gave me the margin to get the car stopped without hitting a car in front of me.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Acceleration · 121,000 miles · NY · crash

I was in front of the townhouse where I live waiting in idle for an oncoming car to pass so I can park on my spot when I heard three clicking sounds beneath the car at the front passenger side. Seconds after that the car jerked forward at an increasing speed ,knocked a nissan pathfinder and carried a mitsubushi eclipse ,from the parking lot, over the sidewalk to the grass while the car was still gaining speed towards a livingroom with the family in there. I was able to steer the car away from the building, between a big tree with a space the size of the car.as I came out through the tight space the speed of the car was too fast for me to negotiate it between the next set of trees.the car hit a tree and came to a stop. This is a commercial vehicle ,registered for a limousine service. I sent the car to five shops and they still cannot diagnose the problem. This is the reason why I am asking for help because I know the problem is still there.

Filed Nov 15, 2010 · Engine · 98,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle began jerking excessively and exhibiting loud, abnormal noises from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was discovered that one of the cylinders malfunctioned and caused the vehicle to run on seven cylinders instead of eight. He also discovered that coolant was leaking into the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who then replaced the manifold and the plug wire for the cylinder. The contact called the manufacturer regarding reimbursement and the manufacturer would not provide assistance to the contact. The contact stated that if the vehicle was on the highway when the failure occurred, it could have potentially LED to a crash. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2010 · Acceleration · NJ · crash

On june 5, 2008 I was in line on a hill to get into a car wash & accelerated into the car on line in front of me. I did file a police report at that time. I thought my foot slipped off the brake & that it could have been my fault. However,on april 8, 2010 I was waiting in line at the same car wash in exactly the same spot.I tapped the accelerator slightly to move up in line and my car lurched forward out of control. Despite pressing hard on the brake pedal my car still accelerated into the car in line in front of me. I did not file a police report on april 8, 2010.

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Acceleration · AZ · crash

After hearing c. The recent sudden acceleration with toyota vehicles, I am prompted to write you again regarding the sudden acceleration with my 2002 lincoln towncar. While attempting to drive up my driveway, and park in my garage, traveling c. 5 MPH, the car suddenly sounded as if were revving and lurched forward. The agent sent from my insurance company, recorded 35 feet of skid marks. Brakes did not work and my vehicle and I crashed into my den. I did report this incident to ford and to you at the time. My cousin, in illinois, had the same make and year automobile, and had the incident occur three times. It is a frightening occurrence and one feels totally helpless. What can be done to eliminate this from our driving experience?

Filed May 29, 2008 · Suspension · 101,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. While attempting to back out of a parking space, the contact turned the wheel and the vehicle jerked and stopped moving. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop to have the front driver's side control arm repaired. Through online research, he discovered the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), which was similar to the failure he experienced. The dealer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall. The current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 6/16/08 *cn updated