Suspension Noise problems of the 2005 Lincoln Town Car

One problem related to suspension noise has been reported for the 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the 2005 Town Car.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2008

The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact was driving 70 mph when he noticed an abnormal roaring noise from the rear passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear passenger side axle, bearing and seal were replaced. The failure recurred within two months. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the rear passenger side axle was replaced a second time. The contact stated that the rear axle was replaced four times within two years, at his expense. The mechanic advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v328000 (suspension:rear) however, the recall did not include his year, only the 2003 Lincoln Town Cars. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the axle seal. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 107,000. Updated 01/26/lj updated 02/07/11.




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