1996 Lincoln Town Car suspension problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Lincoln Town Car — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate and an unknown clicking sound was heard from the passenger side wheel when making a turn. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that…”
filed May 17, 2016
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 lincoln town car with 92000 miles. The contact stated that when turning the steering wheel he heard a clanking noise. The contact stated that recall 98v322000, suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint was the cause of failure. The manufacturer was called but they…”
filed Dec 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Town Car | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Town Car | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 Town Car | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 Town Car | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 Town Car | 21 | 14% |
| 1998 Town Car | 19 | 12% |
| 1997 Town Car | 50 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.