1998 Lincoln Town Car suspension problems
21 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While driving 20 MPH, the ball joint snapped. This caused the consumer to go into a ditch, which avoided a severe collision. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, who did not resolve the problem.
While driving, the consumer heard the front of the vehicle squeaking. The technician stated the front control arm needed to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car
- Engine 30 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints