Three problems related to steering have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the 1998 Town Car.
All body frame has rust.
Makes loud popping noise when the wheel is turned to the extreme right or left whether the car is being driven or standing still. Occasionally, the ignition won't turn on and the steering wheel is locked, closing the entire system.
While starting the vehicle driver tilted the steering wheel causing the wire harness to break off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced transponder harness.