2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

6 recalls, 207 complaints - 94 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering sha... Read more

Consequence

If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

1,767 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Defect Description

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, COMPL... Read more

Consequence

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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 TH... Read more

1,083,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 R... Read more

1,400,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

TIRES

Defect Description

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."

Consequence

THE VEHICLE WEIGHT COULD EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATING FOR THE TIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF PREMATURE TIRE WEAR OR BLOWOUT.

Remedy

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... Read more

10,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

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 OCC... Read more

Consequence

IN SOME CASES, LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RCM AND CRASH SENSORS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM.

16,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

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... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

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.

18,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

207 total complaints 31 crashes 5 fires 25 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	20
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	17
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	7
STEERING	7
VISIBILITY	6
SEATS	6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	6
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR	5

Incident date: Sep 30, 2022

There was a loud pop after I got gas. My car wouldn't stay running. I couldn't figure out what was going on. My husband looked under the hood and the spark plug still attached to the ignition coil had popped out of the engine. All of the screws holding the ignition coils had backed out.

Incident date: Sep 30, 2022

Incident date: Oct 16, 2022

My car has been making a weird whistling noise for a few months. My husband found it was coming from the rear intake manifold hose. He started my car and next the car started smoking and he looked under the hood the nipple where the hose connected had broke off and there is a crack all the way down ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2021

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the passenger’s side curtain air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. While the contact was startled by the deployment of the air bag, there was no injury sustained. The vehicle was driven to the residence. T... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2020

PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED OVERNIGHT. CAR WAS TURNED OFF AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY, 50' FROM STREET. *TR

Incident date: Oct 1, 2018

" TAKATA RECALL " WHEN I DRIVE OVER A POT HOLE MY CAR WANTS 2 GO ALL OVER THE ROAD THE STEERING IS LOOSECAN'T HARTLEY HOLE IT STRAIGHT ON THE ROAD I CANNT. AND ALSO MY WINDSHIELD FLUID DOESN'T COME OUT WHEN PUSH.STEERING COULD IS LOOSE.ALL IN MOTION EVEN.ON THE HWY I CANNOT GO ON. I CA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2018

Incident date: Jul 16, 2017

ON JULY 16, 2017, I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 70 EAST, NEAR WASHINGTON, PA. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY 2001 LINCOLN STARTED SHAKING VERY VIOLENTLY. I MANAGED TO PULL INTO A REST STOP A FEW MILES AWAY, AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR PORTION OF MY LINCOLN WAS VERY LOW TO THE GROUND. I MANAGED TO DRIVE INTO WASHI... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND WAS RESTARTED AFTER TEN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT N... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONE OTHER TIME AND HAD TO... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2016

I HAVE REPLACED ALL STEERING COMPONENTS. AND THE STEERING STILL WONDERS TO BAD TO DRIVE.

Incident date: Dec 6, 2016

MY 2001 LINCOLN TOWNCAR SIGNATURE ,. GAS IN FUEL AND DROVE 3 MILES IN PARK. THE CAR LITTLE EXHAUST, I PROCEEDED TO THE LIGHT AND THERMOSTATS HEATING NEEDLE TO HOT. I MOVE TO NEXT, LIGHT, AIR CONDITION ON TO COOL DOWN. IMMEDIATELY LEFT TURN INTO CYPRESS RESTAURANT. PARKING, TURN OFF, COOL DOWN, AND ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2016

Incident date: Jul 19, 2016

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN HARD IMPACT

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Jun 21, 2008

AIRBAGS HAD TO BE REPLACED, MILEAGE 102050.ALSO, WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3TIMES SO FAR.

Incident date: Jun 21, 2008

AIRBAGS HAD TO BE REPLACED, MILEAGE 102050.ALSO, WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED 3TIMES SO FAR.

Incident date: Oct 16, 2015

WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION STEERING WONDERS BACK AND FORTH. CENTER STEERING ONLY OBTAIN WITH CONSTANT CORRECTING.

Incident date: Jan 23, 2015

ON WIPERS THE INTERMEDIATE DONT WORK AND WHEN WASHER FLUID SPRAYED CANT SHUT WIPERS OFF 2 NOW ON WHEELS CONSTANTLY LOOSING AIR DUE TO RIMS PEELING AND THE INSIDE RIMS ARE PEELING CAUSING TIRE NOT TO HOLD AIR AND 3 FRONT END WOBBLES AND RADDLES HAD NEW TIERODS AND BALL JOINTS WONDERING IF ANY RECALLS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2015

Incident date: Aug 26, 2015

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MILES AN HOUR, THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO CRASH, IMPACT, OR CONTACT WITH ANYTHING. FAULTY SENSOR OR CONTROLLER?

Incident date: Aug 26, 2015

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 30 MILES AN HOUR, THE PASSENGER SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO CRASH, IMPACT, OR CONTACT WITH ANYTHING. FAULTY SENSOR OR CONTROLLER?

Incident date: Jul 28, 2015

THE CAR HAS DEVELOPED POOR RETURN TO CENTER WHEN TURNING. IT ALSO SEEMS TO BE STICKY IN NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, THAT IS, A MINOR CORRECTION SEEMS TO STAY UNTIL CORRECTED THE OTHER DIRECTION. THIS MAKES THE CAR WANDER BACK AND FORTH. I HAD ONE MECHANIC IN TOWN DIAGNOSE IT AS LOWER STEERING SHAFT A... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 12/30/15*LJ THE CONSUMER WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2015

ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 45MPH DOWN THE BLOCK. MANAGED TO PULL INTO THE DRIVEWAY AND WHEN A OPENED THE HOOD THE COIL PACK HAD BLOWN APART AND THE SPARK PLUG WAS SITTING ON TOP OF THE ENGINE. *TR

Incident date: Sep 15, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD METAL DRAGGING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE COMPLETELY COLLAPSED. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH IN HEAVY RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND THEN SUDDENLY FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED ON THREE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED O... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2013

SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. NO OR INTERMITTENT EXTERIOR LIGHTING AT NIGHT. DEFECTIVE (LCM) LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE. FORD RECALL CALLED (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM) "14NO1" INDICATES DEFECTIVE LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE CONTROLLING EXTERIOR HEADLAMPS, PARKING LAMPS, FRONT SIDE MARKER, REAR TAIL, LICENSE P... Read more

Incident date: Jan 2, 2013

Incident date: May 19, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Incident date: Apr 24, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE PROBLEM RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF... Read more

Incident date: Mar 28, 2014

I WAS DRIVING THE LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHEN I BEGAN TO SMELL WHAT APPEARED TO BE GAS OR SOME FLUID COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. I STOPPED THE CAR AND PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY AND INSPECTED THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR WHERE THERE WAS NO LEAK BUT A STRONG ODOR OF GAS OR SOME FLUID. I THEN STARTED THE CAR AND PUT INTO R... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 28, 2014

Fire

Incident date: Dec 12, 2013

IN CURVE ON HIGHWAY LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND WENT INTO ADJACENT LANE BEFORE REGAINING CONTROL. IF THERE HAD BEEN ANOTHER CAR IN THAT LANE WOULD HAVE COLLIDED WITH IT. TOOK TO LINCOLN DEALER. THEY TOLD ME STEERING CORRODED BUT WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF RECALL. ALSO CALLED FORD MOTOR... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUSES AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2013

Incident date: Dec 5, 2012

MY FAMILY AND I OWN 4 LINCOLN TOWN CARS. YEARS OF THEM ARE 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008 AND EVERYTIME IT RAINS A LOT OF WATER GETS INTO TO FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE. I'M GUESSING THE FRAME ISN'T WELDING CORRECTLY OR ALL THE WAY. ALSO MY FRIEND SAID HE'S 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ACCUMULATES WATER TOO WHEN I... Read more

Incident date: Jan 25, 2013

I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN IT HIT ICE AT 9:20A- 1/25/2013 ON I-94 NEAR CHESTERTON, IN, SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED TWICE (FRONT/REAR) INTO THE LEFT CONCRETE BARRIER PARALLEL TO THE ROADWAY. NONE OF THE 4 AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I (AGE 77) AND MY PASSENGER (AGE 83) WORE SEAT BELTS THAT SAVED US. CAR FRO... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jan 25, 2013

Crash

Incident date: Jan 25, 2013

Crash

Incident date: Jan 25, 2013

Crash

Incident date: Sep 14, 2010

DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IN SEAT DEPLOYED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN HWY....I CALLED LINCOLN THEY CLAIMED IT WAS A RECALL THAT HAD BEEN FIXED .....EVIDENTLY WAS REPLACED WITH A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR

Incident date: Apr 30, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE CONTINUOUSLY ON AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON IN ORDER TO STOP THE WIPERS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED A FEW MOMENTS LATER. T... Read more

Incident date: Apr 21, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 TO 45 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED AND EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED INJURIES TO THE CONTACT'S BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Feb 24, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE DID NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE DOOR WHEN LOCKED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH ON A CURVE, THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED. THE SPRING ON THE HANDLE WAS FAULTY AND CAUSED THE DO... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BEGAN TO FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR COULD POSSIBLY NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NO... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD FURTHER INSPECT THE FAILURE OF THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED N... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2010

COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING DURING RAIN, SNOW, OR ICE AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. *KB

Incident date: Jul 1, 2010

COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION WHICH CAUSES LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING DURING RAIN, SNOW, OR ICE AND INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH. *KB

Showing 50 of 207 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive)	16.0	23.0	18.0	Regular	$3,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

94 manufacturer communications from 87 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	11
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	10
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	9
140000 AIR BAGS	5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	4
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	4
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	3
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	3

160000 STRUCTURE

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo

160000 STRUCTURE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LINCOLN: RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE RCM IN VEHICLE, ENSURE THAT YOU ARE INSTALLING THE CORRECT REPLACEMENT PARTS AND THAT YOUR IDS SOFTWARE IS UPDATED TO VERSION 67.07 OR NEWER IN ORDER TO PREVENT A CONFIGURA

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FORD/LINCOLN MERCURY: CERTAIN 1992-2001 MODEL YEAR CROWN VICTORIA, GRAND MARQUIS, AND TOWN CAR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF WISCONSIN AND CONNECTICUT UPGRADE MODIFICATIONS FOR HIGH SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *PE

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 - INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACK

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

EXTENDED COVERAGE PROGRAM 05N04 - EXTENDED COVERAGE FOR COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING PROVIDED AS A SETTLEMENT TO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. THE TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT EXTEND THE COVERAGE OF THE ALL-COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIF

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

AM FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE . *EH

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AM/FM AND CELLULAR PHONE RECEPTION INTERFERENCE - SERVICE TIP. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.

110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

LOSS OF AUTOLOCK AND/OR RKE HORN CHIRP CONFIRMATION. * AR

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6

116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

MULTIPLE DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS UNDER ACCELERATION CAUSED BY IGNITION COIL. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DASHES DISPLAYED INSTEAD OF AN ODOMETER READING - NO COMMUNICATION WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2477 - PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI) SERVICE TIP. *MJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FRONT DOOR GLASS THAT MOVES SLOWLY OR BINDS - GLASS STOPS 1/2 WAY DOWN. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEW SERVICE PART - NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT - 4R70W TRANSMISSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

140000 AIR BAGS

RESTRAINT SYSTEM-AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY WITH ADVANCED RESTRAINT SYSTEM. *MJ

140000 AIR BAGS

ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2295 WITH LIGHT FLASHING CODE 22 (DRIVER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FAULT), OR LIGHT FLASHING CODE 23 (PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FAULT). *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) WILL NOT CYCLE THE AI CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR WHEN THE FLOOR MODE IS SELECTED. *TT

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ON SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L ENGINE, THE FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT MAY HYDROPLANE ON THE WATER PUMP PULLEY WHENTHE BELT IS SPLASHED WITH WATER. *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

EXHBITING AN ILLUMINATED AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2295 OR LIGHT FLASHING CODE 22. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

140000 AIR BAGS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AIRBAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2295 (SIDE AIR BAG STATUS - PASSENGER SEAT SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT FAULT) OR B2296 (IMPACT SENSOR STATUS - FRONT IMPACT SEVERITY SENSOR CIRCUIT FAULT) IN MEMORY. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 01B86 SUPPLEMENT #1 REGARDING HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER (HEC) MODULE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

PARTS AND PROCEDURE TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL OF FUEL TANK PUNCTURES DURING RARE AND EXTREMELY HIGH-SPEED REAR IMPACTS. *TT

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT

114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER (HEC) MODULE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. *TT

114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM REGARDING HYBRID ELECTRONIC CLUSTER (HEC) MODULE INSPECTION / REPLACEMENT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS ARITLCE IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON REPLACEMENT OF OLD STYLE HOOD LAMP SWITCH TO THE RVISED MECHANICAL HOOD LAMP SWITCH. *TT

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES CARS BUILT BETWEEN 4/17/2001 AND 6/14/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A CRANK / NO-START CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1260 AND U1147 IN MEMORY. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CRANKS NO START CONDITION WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1260 AND U1147 CODES IN MEMORY. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DURING BRAKING JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A STOP. *TT

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS USED ON 4.6L SOHC ENGINES MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE WHICH, IF NOT SERVICED, MAY CAUSE ENGINE OVERHEATING. COMPL

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ON SOME VEHICLES (INCLUDING 2002 BLACKWOOD) A BATTERY DISCONNECT OR PARAMETER RESET IS REQUIRED DURING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (VIC / HEC / ICM) REPLACEMENT. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FALSE ACTIVATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM DURING BRAKING JUST PRIOR TO COMING TO A STOP. *TT

116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS INTERMITTENT / CONSTANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HOOT NOISE AT IDLE COMING FROM THE INDUCTION SYSTEM. POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1506 AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE. *TT

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING OR CLICKING TYPE NOISE IN FIRST GEAR. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

075000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM REGARDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE ON CERTAIN 4.6L SOHC INTAKE MANIFOLDS. SOME OF THE COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLDS MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE COOLANT CROSSOVER DUCT. *TT

151600 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM - BELT REMINDER FUNCTION, OPERATION AND SERVICE TIPS. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0782 STORED IN MEMORY AND / OR A 200 - 400 ENGINE RPM RISE DURING LIGHT THROTTLE 3-4 SHIFTS. *TT

150000 SEAT BELTS

SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - SAFETY RECALL 00S26 SUPPLEMENT #4 - RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED ENGINE MOUNTS FOR SEVERE DUTY VEHICLES. *JB

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

SUBJECT REGARDING CLIMATE CONTROL - EATC - BLOWER MOTOR CONTROL SERVICE TIPS. *JB

140000 AIR BAGS

ON SOME VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) TO INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE AN AIRBAG OR SAFETY BELT PRE-TENSIONER WHILE STARTING THE ENGINE. FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL INSTALL A REVISED RCM. *JB

NHTSA Safety Investigations, LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2001

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

THIS INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED A TOTAL OF 182 REPORTS ALLEGING INADVERTENT OR NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.THE DATA EXAMINED DURING THE INVESTIGATION SUGGEST THAT THE SIDE AIR BAG CRASH SENSING SYSTEM'S ALGORITHM MAY RECOGNIZE CERTAIN NON-CRASH INCIDENTS AS DEPLOYABLE EVENTS.ODI HAS NOT,... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

INADVERTENT SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT

ODI HAS IDENTIFIED 173 COMPLAINTS ALLEGING INADVERTENT OR NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT OF SIDE AIR BAGS ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2003 LINCOLN TOWN CARS.MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT ONE OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY IMPACT.ANALYSIS SHOWED THAT MY 2001 THROUGH EARLY MY 2003 TOWN... Read more

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1988

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES' CRUISE CONTROL IS ENERGIZED WHENEVER THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON.IT IS ALLEGED THAT A SUDDEN ACCELERATION EVENT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT.

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1992

UNDER HOOD FIRES

ALLEGED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992

UNDER HOOD FIRES

ALLEGED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL AND THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINER.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING

THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH AN ONBOARD REFUELIG VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) SYSTEM, AS REQUIRED BY THE EPA.THE EPA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, PREPARED IN COOPERATION WITH ,AND APPROVED BY NHTSA, REQUIRE VEHICLES TO BE REFUELED AT A RATE OF 10 GALLONS PER MINUTE (THE MAXIMUM RATE ALLOWED TO BE USED IN REF... Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1990

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990

HOOD LATCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988

FUEL FILLER PIPE SPURTING

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PE, Closed , Model Year: 1985

NON COLLISION FIRES

SUMMARY: ALLEGEDLY THE AXLE BEARINGS ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES OVER-HEAT IGNITING COMBUSTIBLE COMPONENTS NEARBY.RECOMMENDATION: OPEN PE SEND LETTER TO FORD.===

DP, Closed , Model Year: 1985

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

LINCOLN TOWN CAR - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LINCOLN TOWN CAR across all model years (1983, 2011).

125 Total Recalls

4,352 Total Complaints

12 Investigations

409 Reported Crashes

507 Reported Fires

10 Reported Deaths

LINCOLN TOWN CAR - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2011	3	11	View
2010	3	17	View
2009	3	6	View
2008	3	31	View
2007	3	114	View
2006	2	207	View
2005	3	161	View
2004	0	99	View
2003	1	242	View
2002	1	71	View
2001 (current)	6	207
2000	9	147	View
1999	6	203	View
1998	8	194	View
1997	8	395	View
1996	10	316	View
1995	9	241	View
1994	5	212	View
1993	4	226	View
1992	4	312	View
1991	5	278	View
1990	4	267	View
1989	5	97	View
1988	5	123	View
1987	6	40	View
1986	4	54	View
1985	1	24	View
1984	1	19	View
1983	3	6	View
1982	0	4	View
1981	0	1	View
1980	0	1	View
1978	0	1	View
1977	0	2	View

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NAVIGATOR	549	1,731	View
AVIATOR	367	666	View
MKX	365	1,718	View
MKZ	351	1,974	View
CORSAIR	266	204	View
NAUTILUS	112	229	View
ZEPHYR	111	289	View
MKC	102	666	View

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