Axle Shaft Problems of Lincoln Town Car

Lincoln Town Car owners have reported 6 problems related to axle shaft (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 Shaft problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 02/12/2019

The car doesnt go on gear. Engine starts but wont go on any gear. Either axle shaft or bearing problem.

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2 Axle Shaft problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 10/10/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 40 mph, the contact attempted to accelerate and heard a roaring sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that the wheel bearings, wheels, and axle shafts needed to be replaced. The contact was given a copy of NHTSA campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension:rear), which he took to the Ford dealer, but was informed that his VIN was not included. The current mileage was 40,700 and failure mileage was 40,600.

3 Axle Shaft problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 10/23/2006

: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, there was a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealership determined the rear axles and bearing were defective, and the parts were replaced. There was a NHTSA recall, # 04v328000, regarding the rear suspension. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

4 Axle Shaft problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 08/16/2006

: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 10 mph, the vehicle coasted to a stop at a toll booth. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop who determined the rear bearing failed. The problem led to an axle shaft fracture which caused the vehicle to lose drive function. There was a NHTSA recall, # 04v328000, regarding the suspension: rear. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

5 Axle Shaft problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 05/22/2006

Severe noise in rear axle on 2003 Lincoln Town Car . Took vehicle to selling dealer to fix it, who charged him $707. 63 including taxes to fix it by replacing rear axles and bearings with kit 3w1z*4a109. I believe this should be part of NHTSA recall 04v328000 dated Jul 6, 2004. Ford recall number 04s16. However Ford denied when I called them at 800-392-3673 saying the car was not a fleet sale and was out of warranty. I have repair receipt.

6 Axle Shaft problem of the 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Failure Date: 07/22/2004

Manufacturer and dealership refused to honor axle shaft fracture recall 04v328000 because recall notice was sent to the consumer in error.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Power Train problems	21
Automatic Transmission problems	12
Axle Assembly problems	7
Power Train Driveline problems	6
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems	6
Axle Shaft problems	6
Transmission Failure problems	2
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems	2
Axle Shaft Seal problems	2
Differential Unit problems	2