Q: suspension issues LINCOLN TOWNCAR 1994

asked by on April 07, 2016

car has suspension problems . at times when it rains it starts squeaking . it looks like all the bushings are worn out it also goes to the side and doesnt stay as stable as it used to when going bumpy roaDS. serpentine belt also needs to be replaced as its cracked sligtly

My car has 95000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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