Four problems related to steering linkages have been reported for the 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Ball joints corroded, resulting in abnormal wear. Because of the defect described in the steering linkage:arm:pitman recall 96v135000, but this vehicle was not covered due to VIN. The ballm joints were replaced by the dealership.
Vehicle was manufactured with no grease fittings on ball joints , it was sealed and could not be maintained. Therefore, when there was a lack of lubrication on ball joints, it would freeze up, causing steering wheel to lock up, resulting in consumer running off road. Replace pitman arm and lower ball joints.
The steering wheel loses tension when going around a curve, not able to control vehicle while driving.
Having a problem with pitman arm, manufacturer says recall does not affect her vehicle but problem still exists, accident occurred as a result.