1994 Lincoln Town CAR Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 189,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR, 8% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,850 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 1994 Lincoln Town Car at 20-25 MPH in hopewell nj my drivers side lower ball joint separated,causing the lower control arm to fall to the ground and the wheel well to fall on the top side of the right front tire,rendering the vehicle immovable. The car was then towed 42 miles to my home on a flatbed truck at the cost of $192.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10131524, filed 2005-08, 231,700 miles“1994 Lincoln Town Car the lower ball joint on the front drivers side of the car suddenly broke in half allowing the lower control arm of the car to fall to the ground. Fortunately, I was just parking when it happened. Their was no warning of a problem with the ball joint. The car drove fine. I understand that a recall exists for this problem (98s37), but according to the dealer, my car is not covered by the recall. Obviously, it should be.”
NHTSA complaint #10256840, filed 2009-01, 244,857 miles“Consumer advised that left side lower ball joint connected to wheel separated while driving causing loss of steering control. Dealer advised joint separated due to lack of grease at assembly. Both lower ball joints were replaced and aligned the front end. Needed front brakes replaced. Consumer declined brake repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10002075, filed 2003-01, 99,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated the front left ball joint fell off of his of 1994 Lincoln Town Car. This happened on 9-16-05. This was the first time this has happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10136912, filed 2005-10, 148,000 miles“While traveling at speeds above 55 MPH, there is a vibration and noise coming from vehicle. Front lower control arm has been diagnosed as the component causing this problem. Manufacturer informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in campaign 98v322000 due to VIN. Consumer stated dealer took care of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #898908, filed 2001-11Related recalls
- 98V322000Dec 16, 1998Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999, Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 2% |
| 2003 | 81 | 40% |
| 2002 | 3 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 | 21 | 14% |
| 1998 | 19 | 12% |
| 1997 | 50 | 16% |
| 1996 | 25 | 10% |
| 1995 | 23 | 14% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 11 | 6% |
| 1992 | 12 | 5% |
| 1991 | 8 | 5% |
| 1990 | 9 | 4% |
| 1989 | 3 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR
23 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology