2003 Lincoln Town CAR Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 73,921 miles. The words owners use most often: “suspension rear” (31% of reports).
- 81suspension complaints
- 73,921median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Suspension rear: mentioned in 25 of 81 complaints (31%)
- Wheel bearings: mentioned in 14 of 81 complaints (17%)
- Heard loud: mentioned in 7 of 81 complaints (9%)
- Axle shafts: mentioned in 6 of 81 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 81 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Lincoln Town CAR suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town CAR | 1 | 5% | 486,713 |
| 2007 Town CAR | 2 | 2% | 52,103 |
| 2006 Town CAR | 1 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2005 Town CAR | 1 | 1% | 65,000 |
| 2004 Town CAR | 2 | 2% | 125,855 |
| 2003 Town CAR | 81 | 40% | 73,921 |
| 2002 Town CAR | 3 | 5% | 14,166 |
| 2001 Town CAR | 10 | 6% | 102,020 |
| 2000 Town CAR | 10 | 9% | 176,500 |
| 1999 Town CAR | 21 | 14% | 97,000 |
| 1998 Town CAR | 19 | 12% | 97,000 |
| 1997 Town CAR | 50 | 16% | 90,000 |
| 1996 Town CAR | 25 | 10% | 92,000 |
| 1995 Town CAR | 23 | 14% | 120,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Suspension:rear
Problem: Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.
Risk: This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on july 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while his son was driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal was slightly released; however, the vehicle stopped instantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to drive to his destination safely. The vehicle was…
The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Lincoln Town CARs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about suspension for the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR (40% of the 201 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR suspension?
Yes: 1 safety recall list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 73,921 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2003 Lincoln Town CAR?
The most frequent phrase is “suspension rear”, in 25 of 81 complaints, followed by “wheel bearings” (14).
See all 2003 Lincoln Town CAR problems or suspension problems across all Town CAR years.