10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Dec 132000

(reported on)

Town Car

  • miles
While driving vehicle stalled out at least 3-4 times a week. Has taken vehicle to dealership & mechanic placed vehicle on diagnostic machine. No code came up. Mechanic did replace fuel filter/ idler/ neck in fuel tank & a canister. But, problem still exists.

- Savanah, GA, USA

problem #1

Aug 092000

(reported on)

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end shimmied, making it difficult to steer and handle vehicle when driving at highway speeds, and on rough roads. Dealer has replaced idler arm. Also, consumer replaced tires and shocks, but defect still occurs. Cause is still unknown.

- Ronkonkoma, NY, USA