| Issue ID | 644863 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10203358 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 15/08/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. While accelerating at 15 mph, the passenger side control arm detached from the ball joint. The mechanic replaced the ball joint. The driver side control arm and ball joint failed shortly thereafter. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 122,447 and failure mileage was 75,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WINSTON-SALEM, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1LNFM82W0WYXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | PARKWAY FORD |
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