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Lincoln Town CAR 1998 Suspension Problems

21 distinct owners reported a suspension problem on the 1998 Lincoln Town CAR - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage21 complaints

21 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V322000Reported December 16, 1998 - 175,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 175,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine34Brakes22Visibility16Vehicle Structure15Electrical System15Lighting13
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.