NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Upper Ball Joint Problems

3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,000 miles

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1996 Lincoln Town Car suspension problems

suspension problem

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1996 Lincoln Town Car Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 282001

Town Car

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The tie rod failed again after two previous replacements. Also, the ball joints were replaced twice. While going over a speed bump, one could hear the tie rod touching the ground.

- Boardman, OH, USA

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problem #2

Sep 232004

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles
Ball joints corroded, resulting in abnormal wear. Because of the defect described in the steering linkage:arm:pitman recall 96V135000, but this vehicle was not covered due to VIN. The ballm joints were replaced by the dealership.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 142004

Town Car

  • miles
While pulling inside of a parking lot passenger side wheel collapsed. Consumer was unable to move the vehicle. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

- Felch, MI, USA

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