The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town car. While driving 30 mph, the ball joints detached from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Longview , TX, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Town car. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud crack. He pulled over but did not find the cause of the noise. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was advised that the front ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer in regards to recall 98V322000 (suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint) but was told that the vehicle was not included. The contact also stated that there was a crack in the intake manifold and a mechanic told him that it needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 111,500.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Upon putting the gear into reverse vehicle made a loud noise as if something was rubbing together. The tire rod broke, leaving the wheels turned outward. Vehicle never left the garage.

- Warren, OH, USA