Rear Suspension Problems of Lincoln Town Car

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, the rear passenger side axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the bearings seized, which caused the axle to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.

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2003 Lincoln continental cartier. Consumer writes in regards to problems with vehicle wheels rear axles the consumer stated he was almost at his destination, when he heard the tires making a very loud noise. He exited the highway, and as he turned the steering wheel to make a turn, there was a creaking noise coming from under the vehicle. The next day, the consumer went to the dealer, where the vehicle was placed on the rack. It was discovered the rear wheel had 1/2 inch play in it. The rear axle had a 1/4 inch deep and 1/4 inch wide cut. The other axle was starting was exhibiting the same problem. The mechanic stated both axles would need to be replaced and the damage had contaminated other components and it could have been caused by the axle not being tempered properly for hardness. The dealer replaced the rear axles, bearings and seals.

2003 Lincoln Town Car. Consumer writes in regards to a sound in the rear end of vehicle the consumer stated the repair shop found two axles with grooves cut into the bearing journals nears the flanges. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the problem. The consumer learned the garage did not replace the axles, but the roller bearing were replaced. The consumer referenced recall # 04v328000.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact was traveling 10 mph when the rear axle broke. The contact was able to drive onto the side of the road without causing a crash. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home and the tow truck driver informed the contact that the rear axle was broken. The contact found NHTSA recall campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension: rear); however, the manufacturer stated the recall was only for fleet vehicles. The failure and current mileage was 160,000.

Recently purchased a 2003 Lincoln towncar with 35,000 miles that exhibited rear axle noise. Ford replaced the axles and bearings siting no recall existed.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln towncar. The contact stated that the bearings on the rear axle had failed as it leaked oil from under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where it will be repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000. Updated 03/31/lj updated 05/04/11.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph as he began to hear an unusual thumping from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure nor repaired. The contact inquired with an authorized dealer in regard to NHTSA campaign id number: 04v328000 (suspension: rear) and was told that his VIN was excluded from the recall. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the front driver side seat independently slid backward to the end of the mounting tracks. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the seat failure. Both failures continued to recur intermittently. The failure and current mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While driving approximately 5 mph, the axle shaft suddenly cracked. The contact coasted the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The contact referenced recall 04v328000 (suspension: rear). The dealer stated that the failure was identical to the recall; however, the manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included. The manufacturer offered him a 20% discount off of the repair expenses. The current and failure mileages were 54,230.

2003 Lincoln tc recently needed repairs at dealership for rear axle & bearings. Advised by dealer that repairs not covered by recall, 04v328000 (Ford-04s16). Found 44 complaints in your system for the same problem. Why did the original recall not apply to vehicles such as mine. Are not the same problems occurring? are not the same safety issues at risk? my vehicle only has 36,000 miles & is in excellent condition so I do not feel wear & tear is the issue. Please advise.

2003 Town Car on Aug. 3, 2009 the car lost drive function on interstate. The repair was a new drive axle from the Ford dealer. On Aug. 8, the same thing happen again we lost drive function and the rear axle is broken. I spoke to the dealer about the Ford recall no. 04s16 or 04v328000 and he explained that the VIN no. Did not apply.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a leak behind the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension:rear). The contact feels that Lincoln should be responsible for the repair. The current and failure mileages were 87,907. Updated 04/17/09. Updated 04/21/09.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The front and rear bearing rods and axle were destroyed when the rack and pinion failed. The axle was replaced in October 2008 but the dealer said that the pinion bearings were worn out. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA campaign number 04v328000 is related to the failure; however, his VIN is not a part of the recall. The contact is concerned about the safety risk. The failure mileage was 88,079.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact is experiencing failure with the rear bearings on his vehicle and there is also an axle shift fracture. He took the vehicle to an independent mechanic regarding the failures. The dealer stated that there were no recalls for these failures. The current and failure mileages were 55,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. While driving at any speed the contact heard a rattling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact did not notice any differences beforehand and the problem occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The current mileage was 14,533 and failure mileage was 10,100.

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The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln towncar. While traveling 30 mph the rear end of the vehicle failed. Drove vehicle home, then took to the dealer. The dealer stated that a bracket on the rear end of the vehicle fractured. Causing the wheels to become unaligned and that the failure was a factory defect. Dealer repaired the vehicle at no cost. The bracket was connected to the differential. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage 30,025. Aw updated 4/11/08 updated 04/11/08.

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Recall# 04v328000 rear axle bearing failure. Called Ford and they blew me off saying it did not apply to my VIN#. And hung up. They could not even find the recall.

The rear bearing on my 2003 Lincoln Town Car failed. I went to the recall site and found that problem was on the list for that model and year. The failure resulted in my having have the dealer replace the bearing, seal and shaft as indicated in the recall. When I contacted Ford; they informed me that my VIN did not qualify for the recall and I was obligated to pay the full cost of those repairs. Obviously the recall should have been expanded to cover all vins in that model year as the defective oem parts were the same.

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. Within 1,000 miles of purchasing the vehicle, the seats failed and could not be adjusted forward or backwards. While changing the oil, the dealer found that the rear suspension was failing and the struts needed replacing. If the vehicle were to drive over a pothole, the axle could fail. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance; however, the dealer offered to reduce some of the $1,300 repair cost. The dealer information was unknown. The current mileage was 30,180 and failure mileage was 26,000.

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"roaring" noise from the rear end at 30-50 mph. Dealer (metropolitan Lincoln-Mercury in louisville, ky) diagnosed the problem as worn rear axles and axle bearings. Axles, bearings, seals, and brake rotors were replaced at a cost to me of $932. I was told there is a recall to fix this problem because of a early failure in the axle shafts due to an inadequate heat treating, but my vehicle was "not on the list" that qualified. See NHTSA campaign id # 04v328000. If I have the problem that is being fixed by the recall, why isn't my vehicle covered?.

The dealership refused to honor the rear axle fraction recall #04v328000 because the vehicle was modified.

The dealership refused to honor the rear axle shaft fracture recall 04v328000 because the vehicle was modified.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact noticed grease on the wheels and tires. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who stated that bearings, axles, and rear brakes were needed. This was the third time in four years that the failure has occurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension:rear). The failure mileage was 66,745. Updated 06/09/08 the consumer stated the rear brakes were soaked with oil. Updated 06/09/08.

Purchased new 2002 Lincoln towncar April 2002 from central florida Lincoln Mercury in orlando florida. Car is garaged all the time and now has 3000 miles on it. The chassis and various steel support and steering parts have severe and I mean severe rust. The dealer says it is more than they have seen but there is no problem. I have never seen rust as bad as this and I have seen a lot of cars in my life time as a mechanic. The rust looks like the car was in road salt for many years even though the car has not and only 8 months old. Ts.

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While driving in inclement weather the vehicle would wander to the left and right. The consumer believes this problem occurred because the vehicle was manufactured without a rear stabilizer.

The rear end of the vehicle is out of line, causing the vehicle to go down the road sideways. The problem was reported to the dealership. The problem has not been corrected.

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While going around a corner the front of the car goes with the turn, but the rear of the car does not.

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2003 Lincoln Town Car limousine. Consumer has a complaint with Ford about multiple recall repairs (rear axles, bearing, and seal recall) on the same vehicles and for the same mechanical recall failure. The axle seals and bearings caused damaged to the rear axle, which required replacement of the rear axle, real axle bearings and the rear axle seals. The consumer stated the vehicle required repairs on the rear axle twice. Water leaked into the vehicle. Recall 04v328000.

Rear suspension does not turn as the front end does causing poor directional control and well as poor stability.