Lincoln TOWN CAR steering problems
242 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
2,595 owner complaints analyzed
47 distinct recall campaigns
81,790 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 1,253 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
242 of 2,595 complaints match this topic (9.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10124802 · 2005-06-29 (June 29, 2005)
DT: THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 35 MPH WHEN IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STOPPED AND LOST STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES. THE VEHICLE USUALLY STALLS AT LOWER SPEEDS ABOUT 35 MPH. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BEFORE FAILURE, ONLY AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE IS REGULARLY SERVICED. NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. DUE TO THIS PROBLEM VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN. PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO.*AK *SB
Owner-reported narrative. 68,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10124802 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 870241 · 2000-09-12 (September 12, 2000)
TILT YOKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL NOT TO LOCK IN PLACE. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PART WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL, AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 870241 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 802438 · 1996-09-16 (September 16, 1996)
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. AS A RESULT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK CONSUMER REPLACED SWITCH. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 802438 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 982992 · 1996-04-18 (April 18, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A "POP" VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING FROM DASHBOARD AND FIRE THEN CONSUMED STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 982992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 984434 · 1996-05-14 (May 14, 1996)
DRIVING VEHICLE, SHUT OFF, PULLED VEHICLE OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER & DAUGHTER GOT OUT, FLAMES ENGULFED VEHICLE . *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 984434 at NHTSA ↗