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2005 Lincoln Ls

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. the fuel tank may crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. the "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate.

Corrective Action

a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

2003 Lincoln Ls

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 17 inch chrome wheels, the chrome wheels were not heat-treated. these wheels may crack at the lug-nut holes, which could result in the loss of the lug-nut torque.

Corrective Action

if this condition occurs, the driver may experience noise and/or vibration while driving the vehicle. continued operation of the vehicle could result in the wheel separating from the hub, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the wheels to make sure that all the wheels have been heat-treated. any wheel that has not been heat-treated will be replaced. owner notification began april 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lincoln at 1-800-521-4140.

2001 Lincoln Ls

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Corrective Action

if the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. if the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.

2000 Lincoln Ls

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the front suspension lower ball joints were not tightened to specifications when they were attached to the lower control arms.

Corrective Action

if the ball joint attaching nuts are not adequately tightened, they can loosen and, ultimately, result in fracture of the ball joint stud. if the ball joint fractures, control of the vehicle could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the torque on the two ball joint attaching nuts. vehicles with loose ball joint attaching nuts will either have the fasteners tightened to specification, or if necessary, the ball joints will be replaced.