Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel problems |
The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the coating on the rims was wearing down and prevent air from remaining in the tires. As a result, she must constantly place air in the tires. The tire dealer stated that the rims needed to be replaced. In addition, the head lamps have to be replaced for the second time because they hold condensation, which shorts out the electrical system. Lastly, the seat belts stick and are difficult to use properly. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 102,000.
The aluminum wheels were chrome plated, the chrome plates corrode and allow air to escape which could cause a tire to go flat at any time, three of the four wheels on the consumer's vehicle have corrosion.