Steering Problems of Lincoln Town Car - part 2

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Town Car. While making a left turn into a parking lot, the steering linkage shaft fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v385000 and 14v704000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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Takata recall: steering wheel has smoked before lightly, interior lights have stayed on,steering wheel has done a 360 turn,corrosion on the side panel and panel(chrome) has fallen off. I'm not sure how late a recall time frame is but my car happens to be very old now so I'm wondering if this is the case I have pictures from what the car looked like and up to now also my car is now at 366. �- miles so this may not even be something to be turned in, this state has also done so much damage from the potholes. .

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Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who found the vehicle's lower steering shaft was found defective when at a routine inspection. The vehicle's lower steering shaft was replaced however, while driving at approximately 65 mph on the highway the steering wheel's shaft ditachted again causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no crash however, a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic again who diagnosed that the upper steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, the contact stated the manufacturer offered no usable assistance for the issue and or failure. The approximate failure millage 80,000. Gl.

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When vehicle is in motion steering wonders back and forth. Center steering only obtain with constant correcting.

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We have a fleet of Lincoln Town Cars used in a ground transportation service. The driver reported that "the steering felt (very) tight". Another car was dispatched to cover the livery, and the affected car was towed back to our facility. Our senior mechanic examined the car and the issue is the lower steering shaft assembly. It is severely corroded, and the "u-joints" contained in it are almost impossible to move. We contacted the dealer, provided the VIN, and was told there is no recall on this vehicle this is not a new fomoco problem, there have been several recalls of several other years (and models) for the very issue. It is the exact same part that has failed in several years of Town Car (and similar). They are playing game with recall status on this vehicle these cars (that all have the same steering shaft design) should be recalled the scope of this recall needs to be expanded.

This vehicle has the same "hard steering" issues as our other Town Cars. The newer ones were recalled, but the 2003 & 2004 were not included in that recall. Upon examination, it is determined the lower steering shaft is corroded and the cause of these issues, as explained in Lincoln's 13s01 recall. Why is this vehicle not recalled as well?.

On wipers the intermediate dont work and when washer fluid sprayed cant shut wipers off 2 now on wheels constantly loosing air due to rims peeling and the inside rims are peeling causing tire not to hold air and 3 front end wobbles and raddles had new tierods and ball joints wondering if any recalls were due to be done and previous owner neglected to get done please help.

The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering); however, the dealer refused to perform the repairs. The contact mentioned that the technician explained that the recall repairs were performed six months prior at another dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the recall repairs could not be performed a second time. The contact stated that the vehicle was never repaired under the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Recall 13s08 / NHTSA recall 13v385 Ford dealers could not do repairs timely. This is a working commercial vehicle. Bought parts from Ford and had independent mechanic perform repair. Ford/Lincoln refused to reimburse. I feel that in light of the fact that the repairs were performed, and that their representative dealers were not able to fit us in within a reasonable period of time, they should reimburse at least up to the amount they reimburse through dealers. The repairs were done 2 months ago and appear to be solid.

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The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v385000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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Consider including Town Cars in the latest Ford crown vic, merc gran marquis, marauder 500k car steering issue. While changing the oil on my 2003 Town Car one month ago, I found a heat shield from the exhaust manifold laying parallel to and on the steering shaft stuck between the shaft and the upper control arm support and vehicle frame. The bolts holding the shield as well as mounting tabs on the shield had rusted and broken off. Very scary to see since the universal joint midway on the shaft could have easily jammed on the shield while steering to the left I. E. Turning the steering wheel counter clockwise. The shield was easily removed from within the engine compartment without the use of tools. Thought you should know. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the knuckle was rusted and the steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 245,000.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving 40mph, the contact was making a right hand turn the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering shaft had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,478. Ec.

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The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph , the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and made it very difficult to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 78,300.

2010 Lincoln Town Car. Consumer writes in regards to steering linkage shaft due to corrosion recall. Consumer states 2004 Lincoln Town Car with same issue is not under recall. The consumer stated he had difficulty turning the steering wheel due to corrosion of the linkage shaft being very corroded. The cost of the repair was $ 296. 80. It had rusted out and made the vehicle nearly impossible to turn.

Steering wheel locked while taking a left turn at a traffic light controlled intersection. Was able to stop car with brake before colliding with gas station curb/signpost. Of concern is that this car is part of recall 13s08, I was notified last fall. Went to a dealer promptly for a safety inspection on 11/18/13. Was told vehicle was safe to drive. Waited for dealer to contact me when parts became available. Never got a call, but got a follow-up letter from Lincoln. While driving to dealer for recall repair, the incident happened before arriving at the dealer. Something is wrong with the safety inspection process. I was told the car was safe to drive. A less experienced driver would have crashed the car. At highway speed, there is no way any driver could have prevented a serious crash.

The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned and casued the wheel to become very hard to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician performed the repairs for NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering) but the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the upper intermediate steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,500 and the current mileage was 100,100.

2006 Lincoln Town Car. Consumer writes in regards to contacted dealership several times to have recall completed. The consumer stated it has been over 2 months, and the parts is still not available. Recall# 13v385000.

The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the vehicle would occasionally veer from left to right. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while coming to a stop at 10 mph, they tried to steer out of the way of an oncoming vehicle that had veered out of it's lane. While attempting to steer away, the vehicle steered the opposite direction into a ditch. The problem had recurred two times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The diagnosis was that the lower steering shaft assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

In curve on highway lost control of vehicle and went into adjacent lane before regaining control. If there had been another car in that lane would have collided with it. Took to Lincoln dealer. They told me steering corroded but was told that the vehicle is not part of recall. Also called Ford motor and they told me same thing. The repairs cost $2000 . Lincoln dealership said vehicle not safe to drive.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering becomes very stiff and made the steering difficult. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired the steering shaft replaced. The repair did not remedy the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 286000. Am.

The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln towncar. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering) and attempted to have the vehicle repaired but was informed by the dealer that the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the parts were ordered. The contact was still awaiting repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The contact did experience a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Town Car. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 13v385000 (steering) and stated that the part was unavailable to perform the repair on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

While driving, my 2011 Lincoln, continental which was is showroom condition, at approximately 30-35 mph, on wet pavement (not saturated) negotiating slight curve,while wearing a seatbelt, vehicle veered left more than a left front flat tire would cause. Steering did not respond. Vehicle crossed yellow double solid line striking guide rail head on. No interior safety equipment worked for passenger. Seatbelt remained in latched position but did not tighten. Standing on brake vehicle did not appear to slow. . . . 10-12 seconds later my vehicle was struck at the driver's front wheel and fender by a truck traveling approx. 50 mph. No airbags deployed. Injuries to passenger. Vehicle totaled. Note:Lincoln continental driver is a professional driver with no accidents in 34 years. 1. Steering did not work, left or right. 2. Abs did not activate. 3. Airbags did not deploy in first or second collision. No front airbag no side airbag deployed.

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The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering) and contacted the dealer, who stated that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experience a failure.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering). The dealer was contacted and stated that the repair could not be performed because the vehicle was purchased in ohio and the state of California, in which the contact resided, was not participating in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the dealer should have been able to provide the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 13v385000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that they were unable to provide an expected date for the parts needed to complete the recall to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. . . . Updated 12/03/13.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 13v385000 (steering) and stated that the parts needed to complete the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified but was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a recall notification of the NHTSA campaign id number 13v385000 (steering); however ,the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall since the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. There are no failures at this time.

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I was driving my daughter to school when I noticed the inside of my car started sparking near the dashboard then a few mins later my wheel locked up I couldn't turn and almost crashed. I put power steering fluid in but that didn't help . Also had someone look at it and they said its a problem with the bearing underneath the hood is also sparking when I start the car.

The contact owns a 2004 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned, making it very difficult to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the lower steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 96,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

March of 2013 while driving on interstate highway I notice the steering not responding properly, I drove carefully to my destination in florida and took car to dealer who stated it was the steering rack which I had them replace, car was returned and while it still was a bit hard to steer I figured it was a new part and had to break in, back home in new york I called the dealer in florida who stated the part was warrentied for 12,000 miles or one year and I could take it to any Ford dealer and it would be hornered, I took it to my local Ford dealer where they ran a dioinosis and stated it was a frozen steering shaft problem getting car back it still was not steering properly, so I went back yesterday and they had 2 service people test drive car, both acknowledged the car wondered and steering did not straighted out properly after turning, started talking about other parts it could be, now with over two thousand dollars in cost already I insisted it that since the car was fine and a pleasure to drive before the steering rack went bad that it had to be the rack, they seemed unconcerned and stated thet if they replaced the rack under warrenty that when they sent this part back to Ford and if their engeneer found it was not bad they would get billed for the new one, so here we are, a car that steers like it has no power steering and a dealer who don't seem to care, what do I do next except write to you,.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact was driving 10 mph when the vehicle became difficult to steer, producing a stiff binding when turning the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and repair. The contact was advised that the lower intermediate steering shaft was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 220000. The consumer stated a recall was issued. However, his make, model and year were not included in the recall. Updated 11/13/13.