NHTSA Complaint #10155317 — 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10155317
Vehicle	1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	April 7, 2006
Date Filed	April 13, 2006
Mileage	135,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CAUSING THE STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT REPORTS HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER BALL JOINT. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.

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