1998 Lincoln Town Car suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while completing a turn, the front driver's side control arm failed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 98v322000 (suspension: lower ball joint), but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the…”
filed Apr 25, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns 1998 lincoln town car. While driving at any speed, the contact hears a squeaking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer stated that the dust cover on the lower ball joint of the front passenger side was worn, and the ball joint was cracked. The contact…”
filed Sep 15, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Town Car | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 Town Car | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 Town Car | 21 | 14% |
| 1997 Town Car | 50 | 16% |
| 1996 Town Car | 25 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.