1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint Issues in the 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

4 suspensionfrontcontrol armupper ball joint complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint Complaints

#10197453 | July 25, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE IN DETAIL REGARDING THE CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS PRIVATE MECHANIC AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 153,000. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM WERE ALL REPLACED. THE MECHANIC ALSO NOTED THE REAR MAIN SEAL AND TRANSMISSION FRONT PUMP SEAL WAS STARTING TO LEAK. UPDATE 09/11/07. *JB

#10131906 | August 8, 2005

DT: CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF ON 8-5-05. IT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT TIRE AND THE FRONT END WAS DRAGGING. THE TIRES WERE A FEW YEARS OLD. HE CALLED FORD AND ASKED ABOUT A RECALL AND THEY TOLD HIM NO THERE HAD NOT BEEN ANY RECALLS.*AK IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD FAILED.*JB

#10083301 | July 20, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE NOISE LEVEL HAS INCREASED ENORMOUSLY LOUDER UPON ACCELERATION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT BOTH DRIVER, AND PASSENGER SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *LA THE FAILURE CAUSED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL 98V322000. *NM

#10044576 | October 23, 2003

WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CALL A TOWING TRUCK TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. *AK THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *CB *JB

Other 1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 39 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 33 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 15 complaints Suspensionfront 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 10 complaints Steering 7 complaints Suspension 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Air Bags 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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