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if a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2005 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Electrical System:Battery:Cables

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.

Corrective Action

this condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.

2003 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Rear

Consequence of Defect

certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

Corrective Action

this could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. in the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. loss of drive function could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. the recall began on july 15, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2001 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. these vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.

Corrective Action

loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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 ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2001 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

the vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace all 5 tires (including the spare tire) with michelin tires (225/70r16 107t reinforced white sidewall) with a sufficiently higher load rating. owner notification began january 10, 2001. 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 ford at 1-800-248-0186.

2001 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles, limousines, and mini vans were built with a newly designed restraint control module (rcm). in some cases, the rcm does not recognize certain system faults that could result in an air bag or seat belt pre-tensioner unexpectedly activating during the self-test sequence at vehicle start-up.

Corrective Action

this condition could result in personal injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rcm in these vehicles. owner notification began september 14, 2000. 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 ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2001 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. it is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. ford crown victoria built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. owner notification began july 25, 2001. 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 ford at 1-866-436-7332.

2001 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: minivans and passenger vehicles. a restraint control module (rcm) or a side or front crash sensor may have been assembled with one or more of the screws that mount the circuit board in the housing missing. if some or all of the screws are missing, the performance of the occupant restrains could be affected.

Corrective Action

in some cases, less than the intended level of protection in the event of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the rcm and crash sensors and, if necessary, replace them.

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. these vehicles have jacking instructions which, if followed, could cause the vehicle operator to place the jack on a frame weld when attempting to raise a rear wheel. if the vehicle is jacked up with the jack placed on the frame weld and if the vehicle is free to roll (wheels not blocked or chocked), the jack could yield and the vehicle may drop suddenly.

Corrective Action

if this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

the vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.

Recall Notes

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. the buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the date code on certain seat belt buckles of your vehicle and replace all seat belt buckles that fall within the suspect date code range. owner notification began october 26, 2000. 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 ford at 1-800-392-3673.

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles with medium graphite seat belts fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect front center seat belt and retractor assembly may have been installed.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Recall Notes

all suspect vehicles have had the seat belts inspected or replaced by ford.

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. these seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. h 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles using aftermarket front passenger side seat belt assemblies that were sold by ford parts departments from january 1, through june 13, 2000. these seat belt assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the equipment involved is service stock seat belt assemblies, model nos. h 9977, h 9979, t 9063, and t 9217, built by trw vehicle safety systems, inc. (trw) manufactured from june 1, 1998 through may 21, 2000. some of these seat belt assemblies may have been installed as service replacement equipment on the vehicles involved in the recall.

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

2000 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles with midnight black or medium parchment seat belts manufactured on july 31, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." an incorrect driver's side rear seat belt and retractor assembly may have been installed.

Corrective Action

in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the seat belts and replace the affected seat belt and retractor assemblies.

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

the vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.

Recall Notes

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1999 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. the one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. this could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Mechanical:Jacks

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs and any portion of the operator's body is under the vehicle, the potential for personal injury exists.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a revised jack instruction and stowage card and jack warning label, as well as a supplement to the owner guide.

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Tires

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: certain limousines stretched over 60 inches fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 109, "new pneumatic tires," and no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

the vehicle weight could exceed the maximum load rating for the tire, increasing the risk of premature tire wear or blowout.

Recall Notes

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Exterior Lighting:Headlights

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

if the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.

Recall Notes

owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

1998 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a fused wiring harness. owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. as soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. the recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

two bolts that attach the driver air bag to the steering wheel were not installed during vehicle assembly.

Corrective Action

in the event of a frontal collision, the air bag module would stay in position during deployment. however, the module could leave the steering wheel cavity following air bag deployment.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that are missing.

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

equipment description: passenger vehicles that have had the driver's air bag module replaced after april 5, 2000. the replacement driver's air bag module inflator may have insufficient welds that could prevent proper inflation of the air bag.

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver's air bag module. owner notification began october 5, 2001. 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 ford at 1-866-436-7332.

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

this is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program for owners of certain 1995-1997 crown victoria model vehicles with police, taxi, and commercial fleet packages and town car vehicles with the livery package. these vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly which could cause wear of the brake lines.

Corrective Action

this could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. if the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line will be replaced.

1997 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. the "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.

Corrective Action

such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.

Recall Notes

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not restrain an occupant increasing the risk of injury.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the service seat belt assemblies that were installed in these vehicles from january 1 through june 13, 2000.

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Rear

Consequence of Defect

the elr/alr feature is used to accommodate child restraints. when servicing the rear belt assemblies, wrong parts could have been used which do not contain the automatic locking feature.

Corrective Action

in the event of an accident, the seat belt assemblies may not properly secure the child restraint increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the rear belt assemblies with the appropriate design retractor and tongue assemblies.

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

when in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in fmvss no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."

Corrective Action

the driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.

1996 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Steering:Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the pitman arms were not fully lubricated at the assembly plant. the "ball joint" at the outer end of the pitman arm can become contaminated and corrode.

Corrective Action

such corrosion can result in abnormal wear of the joint, resulting in separation of the joint. loss of steering control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the joint is found to have significant wear, the arm will be replaced. those pitman arms not replaced will have the "ball joint" fully greased.

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags:Frontal

Consequence of Defect

the passenger side air bag has an inflator body that cracked during forming of the curl that retains the igniter plug in the end of the inflator. also the igniter end cap can separate from the inflator.

Corrective Action

the passenger side air bag may not inflate properly resulting in reduced occupant protection in a vehicle accident. if the igniter end cap separates in a frontal collision, hot gases can be released and ignite flammable material or cause burn injuries.

Recall Notes

dealers will remove and replace the passenger side air bag module.

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side Inflator Module

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, the driver's air bag may not properly deploy which could potentially result in less than the intended level of occupant protection.

Recall Notes

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

improper installation of the rear brake line at the point at which the extended brake line first bends and extends over the left rear wheel area of the frame. if not installed with sufficient clearance, chafing of the brake line can occur in an area adjacent to the rear floor pan.

Corrective Action

the rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances.

Recall Notes

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap

Consequence of Defect

the seal material between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank may not have been fully cured during the molding process which could allow for fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage could result in a vehicle fire if an ignition source were present.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the fuel filler pipe-to-fuel tank seal with a new seal of different material.

1995 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1994 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

the brake pedal push rod retainer (hairpin clip) may be missing or not properly installed on the service brake pedal. this can cause disengagement of the brake pushrod and loss of braking ability.

Corrective Action

loss of braking ability can result in a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the retainer.

1994 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.

1994 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1994 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

Consequence of Defect

the nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. if one or more of the nuts come off the bolts, damage to the parking brake assembly or to the antilock brake system (abs) sensor and sensor ring (if so equipped) will occur. if all four nuts on one end of the axle come off the bolts, damage to the brake hydraulic line or the parking brake cable can occur.

Corrective Action

occurrence of any of these conditions can result in a loss of braking capability and possible accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and, if needed, install new bolts. if any of the fasteners are disconnected, the parking brake and abs components will be inspected and serviced.

1994 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1993 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

the rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.

1993 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1993 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. a fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.

Corrective Action

a fire can originate in the left front underhood area.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.

1993 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1992 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1992 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Electrical System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

a fire can originate in the left front underhood area.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. owner notification began may 20, 1999.

1992 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

the secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.

Corrective Action

in the event the primary hood latch releases or is not properly latched when the vehicle is in motion, the hood could fly up obstructing the operator's vision, and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the hood latch assembly.

1992 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this could result in an underhood fire.

Recall Notes

1991 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

distorted fuel lines in engine compartment may contact the steering column universal joint and cause damage to the fuel line.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage could occur from the damaged fluid line and,in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

reposition fuel line to prevent contact with universal joint; if fuel lines are already damaged, repair or replace fuel lines.

1991 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.

Corrective Action

this condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.

1991 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1991 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

the secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the hood latch assembly.

1991 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

the secondary hood latch may not engage when the hood is closed.

Corrective Action

in the event the primary hood latch releases when thevehicle is in motion, the hood could fly up, obstructing the operator's vision,and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

install a new hood latching assembly.

1990 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.

Corrective Action

vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.

Recall Notes

install revised certification labels.

1990 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch

Consequence of Defect

corrosion of the hood latch striker plate causes detachment of the plate from the hood assembly resulting in an unexpected opening of the hood while the vehicle is being driven.

Corrective Action

this condition can reduce the driver's view of the road increasing the potential of a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new hood inner panel reinforcement and a new, galvanized hood latch striker plate.

1990 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

1990 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.

Corrective Action

limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.

Recall Notes

install revised tire placards.

1989 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.

Corrective Action

vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.

Recall Notes

install revised certification labels.

1989 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1989 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.

Corrective Action

limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.

Recall Notes

install revised tire placards.

1989 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

Corrective Action

lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

Recall Notes

install safety belts for rear facing seats.

1989 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

Consequence of Defect

fuel rails may be bent so that no. 5 injector cups are out of design position.

Corrective Action

bent fuel rail could cause a fuel leak, which inpresence of an ignition source could result in an engine fire.

Recall Notes

replace fuel rail assemblies as necessary.

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

Corrective Action

lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

Recall Notes

install safety belts for rear facing seats.

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1988 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Electrical System:Ignition

Consequence of Defect

the ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the ignition switch.

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Steering:Linkages:Arm:Idler And Attachment

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

driver would experience a clunking noise on turns and aloose feeling in the steering wheel; steering control would be maintained.

Recall Notes

replace idler arm assembly.

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Consequence of Defect

wiring harness in the engine compartment may be misrouted and subject to damage. consequence of defect: a short circuit could occur (during use or when parked) which could result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

properly route wiring harnesses, as necessary.

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting

Consequence of Defect

steering centerlinks may break at a bend location.

Corrective Action

steering control would be diminished, with reducedcontrol of left wheel only and considerable steering wheel free play.

Recall Notes

replace steering centerlink.

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

Corrective Action

lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

Recall Notes

install safety belts for rear facing seats.

1987 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1986 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1986 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

incorrect bolts were used in the transmission linkage adjustment mechanism. consequence of defect: the transmission gear shift selector lever on the steering column would be on the wrong transmission function. should this occur, the driver would find their car in a gear other than the one indicated by shift lever indicator. this could cause an accident if the car is left unattended.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

replace the shift linkage trunnion, grommet and adjustment bolt.

1986 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Consequence of Defect

safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

Corrective Action

lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

Recall Notes

install safety belts for rear facing seats.

1986 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

spring lock fuel line coupling may not be properly engaged.

Corrective Action

coupling could disengage due to fuel pressure,vibration, and engine movements; this would cause loss of fuel which, inpresence of an ignition source, creates a fire risk.

Recall Notes

install retainer clips over the couplings to prevent coupling separation and fuel leakage.

1985 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1984 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1983 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

Corrective Action

vehicles do not comply with part 567.

Recall Notes

add compliance label.

1983 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Consequence of Defect

the parking gear may not engage, even though the gear shift lever is placed in the "park" position. this occurs if the linkage inside the transmission that actuates the park gear was improperly manufactured. a pin that retains components on a linkage (actuating) rod could break and the linkage may not engage the parking gear.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the parking pawl actuating rod assembly.

1983 Lincoln Town Car

Component

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Consequence of Defect

the shift indicator may not accurately reflect the shift selector position. some vehicles were produced with transmission control selector tube retaining clips that may not be hard enough. the clip may loosen or fall off, and the selector tube may become displaced.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will replace the transmission control selector tube retaining clip at no charge to owner.