Axle Assembly Problems of Lincoln Town Car

Lincoln Town Car owners have reported 7 problems related to axle assembly (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the Town Car.

1 Axle Assembly problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 10/20/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 25 mph, she heard a noise under the vehicle. The dealer replaced the two rear axles. The current and failure mileages were 84687.

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2 Axle Assembly problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 10/17/2006

: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, there was a loud grinding noise in the right rear end of the passenger side. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent shop who determined that the axle and axle bearing had failed and would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 12/01/06. 8jb.

3 Axle Assembly problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 09/27/2006

: the contact stated there was a grinding noise in the rear end. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, who determined the rear axles, bearings and safety pins needed to be replaced. The repair kit was ordered from the manufacturer and the kit was installed.

4 Axle Assembly problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 02/27/2006

Grinding noise in rear axle.

5 Axle Assembly problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 10/02/2005

2003 Lincoln Town Car. The consumer stated the vehicle was leaking gear oil on the rear axle. The consumer noticed it when the oil formed on the ground of his garage. The dealership did a diagnostic, and found a recall. However, this vehicle was not part of the recall due to VIN. The dealership replaced part 3w1z-aa10a-aa, the complete kit, two rear axles, two bearings, two seals, and the oil. This was the kit the recall called for. The problem did not cause any accidents of injuries. The consumer did call Lincoln, but they also said there was nothing they could do. This happened on the driver's side, but both sides were replaced. The consumer kept the parts.

6 Axle Assembly problem of the 1998 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 07/05/2004

While driving on highwy 84 east the right rear tire and wheel in my Lincoln fell off and consequently caused me to lose control of my vehicle while trying to get it off the highway. Resulting in a crash. Upon recovery of the wheel and tire it shows where the axle broke off.

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7 Axle Assembly problem of the 1999 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 02/07/2003

The driver's side rear axle seal leaked. There was no warranty on the passenger side axle or the rear end.

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