| Issue ID | 449162 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10048325 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 15/11/03 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving 35 mph consumer heard a snapping sound, and felt the rear end of the vehicle sway from one side to the other. After a thorough inspection it was discovered that the trailer arm brackets broke. This trailer arm breaking had a lot to do with the control of the vehicle. *ak *mr |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 397000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MCHENRY, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1L1FM81W3WYXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/03/01 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CARRIAGE MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 847 949 4266 |
| Dealer's city | MUNDELEIN |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 60060 |