The 2007 Lincoln Town Car has 3 recalls, the most serious being a front wheel hub that can fracture and detach from the wheel, leaving the wheel held in place only by the brake caliper.
A circumferential crack can develop on the hub, which may cause the wheel to shift sideways, produce front-end noise, and cause the steering wheel to shudder before the wheel separates entirely and steering control is lost. Separately, on vehicles where the upper intermediate steering shaft was replaced during a prior recall repair, that shaft can separate from the steering column, causing a complete loss of steering control.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly repaired during a prior recall service, potentially causing steering problems.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper intermediate steering shaft and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front wheel bearing and hub assembly may crack or break due to improper heat treatment during manufacturing.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front hub assembly may develop a crack due to improper heat treatment. When the vehicle is loaded, this crack can grow, allowing the wheel to shift and potentially separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front hub assemblies and replace them if a crack is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
