1998 Lincoln Town Car steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Lincoln Town Car — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Makes loud popping noise when the wheel is turned to the extreme right or left whether the car is being driven or standing still. Occasionally, the ignition won't turn on and the steering wheel is locked, closing the entire system.”
filed Apr 9, 2018
“1998 lincoln towncar. Consumer states that while backing out of the garage the left tie rod dropped from its retainer. *mc the consumer stated the incident would not have happened if the parts had grease fittings. *jb”
filed Jul 11, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 3 | 15% |
| 2007 Town Car | 18 | 21% |
| 2006 Town Car | 13 | 9% |
| 2005 Town Car | 8 | 7% |
| 2004 Town Car | 14 | 17% |
| 2003 Town Car | 16 | 8% |
| 2002 Town Car | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 Town Car | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 Town Car | 7 | 6% |
| 1999 Town Car | 15 | 10% |
| 1997 Town Car | 22 | 7% |
| 1996 Town Car | 19 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.