The contact owns a 1995 Lincoln Town car. While driving 30 mph, the contact heard a loud snap coming from the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle, but was able to stop with the brakes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger lower control arm snapped. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 98V322000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), however, the recall expired. The failure mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 84,600.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

1995 Lincoln Town car air spring rear suspension, idler and pitman arm were all replaced before recall notice was issued. The consumer received a recall notice and took the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle's check engine light, which had been serviced previously, had illuminated again. The replacement parts had a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. The dealer charged the consumer for the engine service although all they did was add 1/2 quart of antifreeze in the radiator. The dealer refused to honor the warranty. The shift lamp was inoperative. The dealer removed the cluster and replaced the shift bulb. The horn sounded weak. The tech recommended that the consumer replace both horns. There was a lot of play in the steering wheel. The tech recommended that the lower ball joints be replaced. The heater blew out cold air. The dealer replaced the blend door actuator. The consumer stated every morning, the vehicle had to be jumped started. The dealer stated the lighting control module which was no longer manufactured, was causing the battery to drain. The air suspension was replaced three times. Updated 08/15/12

- Markham, IL, USA

: the contact stated the control arm fractured off of the ball joint while parking the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall, # 98V322000, regarding the suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint. The vehicle's steering was erratic at times. The steering wheel pulled to the left and to the right even after the front end was aligned. There was a NHTSA recall # 96V135000, regarding the steering: Linkages. After putting only a half of tank of gasoline in the fuel tank; after tightening the cap, the smell of gas fumes was very strong outside and inside the vehicle. There was a NHTSA recall # 95V063000, regarding the fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly: Filler pipe and cap. The vehicle was not included in any of the recalls due to the VIN.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

While I was driving through a parking lot the front right lower ball joint on my 1995 Lincoln Town car broke and caused the lower control arm to fall to the ground. No one was injured only because of the fact that I was traveling under 15 mph. When the ball joint failed the car came to an immediate stop. If I had been on the highway instead of a parking lot, I can only imagine the damage/injuries that would have occurred.

- Flint , MI, USA

The passenger side lower ball joint failed--the ball separated from the socket. There are recalls for similar vehicles NHTSA:98V322000 and NHTSA:96V135000 since this vehicle has the same ball joints it ought to included within these recalls--but it is not--why" or can it be included within these recalls" Ford company denies any liability for the problem, as of this date.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

The front ball joint fell off while driving. This caused loss of steering on March 16, 2005. The vehicle had to be towed. The mechanic informed the consumer that it was the passenger's side front ball joint that fell off. Just a week before the vehicle had been inspected, and there was no problems found at this time. The consumer had the repair work done. The consumer found that this issue was included in a recall. But, when she contacted the manufacture they said that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. Updated 12/07/05,

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

While driving 5 mph the ball joint on the drivers side broke which caused that side of the vehicle to collapse to the ground.

- Mclean, VA, USA

Consumer stated while driving, the lower control arm ball joint disconnected from the tire which caused the vehicle to become undriveable.

- Ft. Dodge, IA, USA

While driving at 15mph, the lower ball joints separated, causing front end to fall, resulting in loss of control. Consumer stated the tie rod end was replaced due to it containing play.

- Willlingboro, NJ, USA

98 V 322 000/lower control arm: While backing out of the driveway the front lower control arm fell to the ground; vehicle tow to dealer and informed that vehicle VIN was not cover under mfr's recall. Please provide any further details:

- Cloquet, MI, USA