Front Suspension problems of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car

Four problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2000

Vehicle would pull to the right in bad wet weather conditions. When the pads were replaced vehicle would pull to the left at anytime. Dealer resolved the problem . Vehicle has been to the dealer 8 different times. Consumer also states very difficult to steer wheel and when aking turns there would be a noise from the front end. Also when pressing brakes radio makes a static sound, and when playing tapes there is also a squealing noise powre mirror switch sticks in the down position.

2 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/18/1999

While braking vehicle pulls forcefully to the left or right. Nlm.

3 Front Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/30/1998

Ongoing problem with vehicle wandering across road, and it became more severe at 70 mph or more. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong. The lights aimed too high die to head lamps misalignment.

4 Front Suspension problem

Front end out of alignment causing damage to all 4 tires.




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