Suspension Problems of Lincoln Town Car - part 1

Inner and outer tie rod ends, tie rod end adjusting sleeve, and sway bar link replaced after inner tie rod end pulled out of the adjusting sleeve that’s on the sway bar link there’s still constant pulling in the steering and is either to touchy when trying to correct vehicle back into lane or has to be turned excessively far before it even starts to correct then tries to jerk the vehicle really hard when the steering finally catches up with how far the steering wheel has been turned.

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The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while his son was driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal was slightly released; however, the vehicle stopped instantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to drive to his destination safely. The vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The tow truck operator stated that the rear axle was fractured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle there was a recall on 2003 Lincolns with same problem but when I enter VIN it does not pull anything up lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet.

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far so I just pulled over and called for my aaa to to and got towed home thats it.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, vibration sounds were heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The local dealer, all american Ford of paramus (375 NJ-17, paramus, NJ 07652) and mahwah Ford (55 franklin turnpike, mahwah, NJ 07430) were made aware of the recall however, all three dealers informed the contact that the parts were obsolete. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to several dealers. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel started pulling to the left with extreme force. The contact attempted to correct the over steering and the vehicle started pulling to the right and the left. The contact stated that an unknown warning was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle back to his residence. The contact stated that he drove the vehicle several more times and the steering failure recurred while driving at various speeds. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints, upper and lower control arms, and the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

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The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. Upon starting the vehicle, the rear air suspension was activated. The rear of the vehicle was at a higher height and would not lower. As a result, the vehicle bounced while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact called capital Ford Lincoln of wilmington (4222 oleander dr, wilmington, nc 28403 (910) 378-3858) and received several recommendations; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

On July 16, 2017, I was traveling on interstate 70 east, near washington, PA. All of a sudden my 2001 Lincoln started shaking very violently. I managed to pull into a rest stop a few miles away, and noticed that the rear portion of my Lincoln was very low to the ground. I managed to drive into washington, PA, and a local mechanic told me that he suspected that the air suspension compressor, which controls the rear air suspension bags, was defective. A few weeks earlier, the "air bags" warning light relating to the rear air suspension bags had come on; my mechanic checked them out and stated that they were fine, as he had replaced both of them, in 2013. However, in retrospect, the computer was referring to the air suspension compressor and probably to the air suspension height sensor. I had my mechanic replace both of those parts. It appears to me that the Lincoln personnel should have warned the Lincoln Town Car owners that the air suspension system, which is used on the Lincoln Town Cars, is prone to failure; and, there should have been a warning built into the computer to warn drivers of an impending loss to that system. A light coming on just stating "air bags" is not sufficient. Prior to that problem, I had no idea that there was an air suspension compressor, or an air suspension height sensor to control the rear air suspension bags. Since there are still thousands of Lincoln Town Cars on the road, the NHTSA should at least warn owners of those cars, about the potential suspension problem, which can cause a serious accident while driving.

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My 2001 Lincoln towncar signature ,. Gas in fuel and drove 3 miles in park. The car little exhaust, I proceeded to the light and thermostats heating needle to hot. I move to next, light, air condition on to cool down. Immediately left turn into cypress restaurant. Parking, turn off, cool down, and next open by friend who needed go the doctor. Called aaa pull to the shop. Estimated , can not repaired this. . . Day. So, if it was manufactured defeceits. I look up . . .

I have a 2003 Lincoln Town Car that I bought in 2005, which was still under warranty. Over the years, I've had to pay for replacing the rear axles and axle bearings that went bad. I saw on the NHTSA website yesterday that this was a problem that resulted in a recall of this make/model/year. I never received a recall notice on this problem, and have paid out-of-pocket for these repairs twice, not knowing that there was ever a recall. Now, all Ford will tell me that there is not currently a recall on my car, ignoring that I should have been sent a recall notice. I believe that Ford should replace the rear axles and bearings, which are once again needing replaced. I also believe that Ford should reimburse me for the two times already that I had to pay to have the axles and bearings replaced. The VIN of the car is 1lnhm82wx3y608360.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. While stationary, the rear of the vehicle fractured. The contact noticed oil coming from the rear end of the vehicle and the traction control light remained illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension) as the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,140.

While in motion on highway, there was a rear humming noise, I also noticed low gas mileage. While making a visual inspection, I smelled gear oil, observed gear oil around outer rim , inside rotor/ brake caliper area. (right rear wheel) since I travel 40 miles round trip to work on I-10. An accident could of occurred, hurting myself and other people.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle vibrated violently. The failure recurred six times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000. Js.

Letter from congressman murphy on behalf of constituent re 2003 Lincoln Town Car privately owned was not included in the recall. The consumer stated the suspension recall only pertained to commercial vehicles.

My 2003 towncar was making a scraping noise in the rear and I brought it to repair shop. Mechanic suspected rear brakes but upon inspection found bad bearings and axel shafts and told me the vehicle was not safe to drive. He also told me he had not seen this type of damage in any past vehicles. And certainly should not happen at 104,000 miles. During online research I found a safety recall in 2004 for 2003 towncars due to rear axels. I was told by Ford that the recall did not apply to my vehicle identification number, but was for vehicles sold to fleets. Further research found many complaints for the same defect on 2003 towncars that were also not part of the recall. I feel that Ford took care of their commercial customers and left private owners exposed to unsafe vehicles with no recourse. Due to the number of Lincoln customers with the same unlikely problem Ford should admit that the recall should affect all 2003 Lincoln Town Cars.

Nhtsa campaign number: 04v328000 Ford recall number is 04s16 my car started making noise in the rear and when checked there was some oil leakage on the rear right wheel. When I took the car to the mechanic, I was told that this is known problem in 2003 Lincoln Town Car with a recall and was asked to check the manufacturer or dealer if my car is part of safety recall. Ford representative kept saying that my car is not part of the recall even though my car has exact issue as reported via NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000 / Ford recall number is 04s16. Also, my car was manufactured in 10/02, in the same time frame mentioned in the recall. For known issues during manufacturing, I am exposed to life threatening risk. Why is Ford not recalling all cars during the time frame and also NHTSA is not making Ford accountable for its mistake ? I kindly request NHTSA to review this recall and include personal owned vehicles too in it - to make it a justified recall.

I noticed oil all over the rear passenger tire and after checking, I found that it was the rear axle leaking. I went online and found that a recall had been issued because it was a defect and sometimes the wheel would even fall off. I checked with the Lincoln web site and magically my VIN is not included. It seems a lot of people "outside" of the recalled vehicles are haveing the same issue. Please expand the recall. I have owned 17 cars through the years and have never seen this before. I have never even heard of this issue before! if after 100 years of building cars Ford cannot get the wheels to stay on, and does not think this is a problem, well I guess this is my first and last one.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear driver's side axle was defective and needed replacing. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v328000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

I lost control of the car when it hit ice at 9:20a- 1/25/2013 on I-94 near chesterton, in, spun around and crashed twice (front/rear) into the left concrete barrier parallel to the roadway. None of the 4 air bags deployed. I (age 77) and my passenger (age 83) wore seat belts that saved us. Car front smashed; car rear less damaged. Sides are o. K. . Isp report id:201300021141. Neither of us sought medical treatment. My chest still hurts! air bags would have helped had they deployed. Lake shore Ford, chesterton, in (219)787-8600 said car was "totaled. " isp officer weems reported that I may receive a ticket for "too fast for conditions. " tc failed the only air bag test it ever had. Seat belts did not. No other cars were involved on busy I-94. We were lucky!.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact was having routine maintenance performed on the vehicle when the technician advised that the rear bearings failed, causing wear to the rear axle. The technician advised the contact to replace the bearings, axle and the seals. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the issue and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 89,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln town-car. The contact stated that the rear bearing seal ruptured. And as a result, the axle became defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repairs. The dealer was made aware of the failure who advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that shortly after purchasing the vehicle the rear suspension failed, causing the rear of the vehicle to drop. The contact had the vehicle towed to their home where he noticed that the axle was fractured in half. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. 04v328000 (suspension:rear) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN . The failure mileage was 95,972.

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired and the technician noticed the rear passenger's side axle seal was leaking oil. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 04v328000 (suspension: rear). The contact experienced the identical failure as mentioned in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Was told by Ford that my car was not in the recall date, however my issue is the same. I purchased this car in March 2010 and right off I had issues within the first week. Took it back and had to have the bearing replaced. I complained of a "noise" on left side. Seems it never went away. Now a few months ago I had to park it because "fluid" was leaking on the left rear. I took it to a mechanic and he is telling me I need bearing replaced and something about a axle maybe! ok, I called Ford last year and was told the same thing I am reading all over the internet on this recall. My car is not in this recall! what how can this be, I have a 2003 and I have the same issue here! please look into this as I have not driven my car since 11/2011 and very frustrated over this entire purchase!!!.

Airbags had to be replaced, mileage 102050. Also, wiper motor had to be replaced 3times so far.

While driving foot pedal/front seat vibrated. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

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While driving 35 mph consumer heard a snapping sound, and felt the rear end of the vehicle sway from one side to the other. After a thorough inspection it was discovered that the trailer arm brackets broke. This trailer arm breaking had a lot to do with the control of the vehicle.

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While driving at 35 mph the consumer heard a sound. The rear end of the vehicle shimmied. After a thorough inspection and while repairing something else, it was discovered that the trailer arm brackets were cracked. The trailer arm cracking and or breaking had a lot to do with the control of the vehicle.

Consumer states was backing out of driveway. Put vehicle in reverse and car suddenly accelerated rearward across the street and collided w/another vehicle. Nlm. Consumer states the the exhaust pipe and muffler were replaced , the front and rear suspension was aligned.

The 1995 is very comfortable but air bags, suspension, windows, and electrical system (unlocatable shortage) do not work. Good mileage and seats, etc very good. The key switch is defective and you can remove keys without turning off. No air bags operable.

Consumer is unconfortable with the performance of vehicle when turning a curve or when driving at interstate speeds. When vehicle is driven across uneven pavement it will bounce every time, this is on uneven pavement only not rough road conditions.

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1996 Lincoln Town Car developed problems with the suspension. ** answer required***. While driving the vehicle moves from side to side which makes it difficult to control the vehicle. The vehicle's suspension had been adjusted but the problem still exist. The vehicle also has a steering problem.

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Vehicle experiencing poor stability and fishtailing of the rear end, very hard to control.