Table 1 shows seven common steering related problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (three problems).
All body frame has rust. Read details...
While pulling out of driveway at 2-3 mph consumer heard a noise, stopped vehicle, and noticed tie rod end were dragging on the ground on the right side of vehicle. Dealer stated tie rods had disconnected. Also, the ball joints were not lubricated and rusted. Both tie rods were replaced. Read details...
When car goes through a body of water on the road (during and after a rain) the steering wheel is jerked out of the operator's hand due to failure of the power steering when the mechanism gets wet. I consider this a dangerous malfunction. Read details...