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15E082000 Oct 6, 2015 STEERING

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-...

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Jan 26, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned on and he was shifting the vehicle from park(P) to drive(D), with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward at high speed. The contact stated that the acceleration was extreme. The contact observe...

Jan 26, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned on and he was shifting the vehicle from park(P) to drive(D), with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward at high speed. The contact stated that the acceleration was extreme. The contact observe...

Feb 20, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 25 mi

AS PER RECALL CRUISE CONTROL NEITHRT STARTS OR WORKS ON HIGHWAY

Feb 20, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 25 mi

AS PER RECALL CRUISE CONTROL NEITHRT STARTS OR WORKS ON HIGHWAY

Aug 24, 2017 Service Brakes Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT POURED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE RESERVOIR AND DEPRESSED THE ...

Aug 24, 2017 Service Brakes Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND SHIFT THE GEAR INTO DRIVE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE CONTACT POURED BRAKE FLUID INTO THE RESERVOIR AND DEPRESSED THE ...

May 17, 2016 Suspension 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND AN UNKNOWN CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE...

May 17, 2016 Suspension 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND AN UNKNOWN CLICKING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHEN MAKING A TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE...

Apr 29, 2016 Seat Belts 211,000 mi

1. DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH IS BROKEN INTERNALLY AND CANNOT BE USED. TO CIRCUMVENT THE BROKEN LATCH, THE FRONT CENTER PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS BEING USED. 2. FRONT RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SEAT BELT CAN NO LONGER BE LATCHED WITHOUT FIRST PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. 3. CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE...

Apr 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 211,000 mi

1. DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH IS BROKEN INTERNALLY AND CANNOT BE USED. TO CIRCUMVENT THE BROKEN LATCH, THE FRONT CENTER PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS BEING USED. 2. FRONT RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SEAT BELT CAN NO LONGER BE LATCHED WITHOUT FIRST PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. 3. CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE...

Apr 29, 2016 Seat Belts 211,000 mi

1. DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH IS BROKEN INTERNALLY AND CANNOT BE USED. TO CIRCUMVENT THE BROKEN LATCH, THE FRONT CENTER PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS BEING USED. 2. FRONT RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SEAT BELT CAN NO LONGER BE LATCHED WITHOUT FIRST PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. 3. CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE...

Apr 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 211,000 mi

1. DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH IS BROKEN INTERNALLY AND CANNOT BE USED. TO CIRCUMVENT THE BROKEN LATCH, THE FRONT CENTER PASSENGER SEAT BELT IS BEING USED. 2. FRONT RIGHT HAND PASSENGER SEAT BELT CAN NO LONGER BE LATCHED WITHOUT FIRST PUSHING THE RELEASE BUTTON. 3. CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGE...

Mar 23, 2015 Air Bags 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING AND THE WHEELS FELT AS IF THERE WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE S...

Mar 23, 2015 Seat Belts 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING AND THE WHEELS FELT AS IF THERE WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE S...

Mar 23, 2015 Air Bags 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING AND THE WHEELS FELT AS IF THERE WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE S...

Mar 23, 2015 Seat Belts 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VIBRATING AND THE WHEELS FELT AS IF THERE WERE TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED AND THE S...

Dec 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY WIRES WERE BURNED AND BRAKE FLUID HAD SPILLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED ...

Dec 18, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE BATTERY WIRES WERE BURNED AND BRAKE FLUID HAD SPILLED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED ...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS COVERING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, W...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS COVERING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, W...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS COVERING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, W...

Aug 8, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 101,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT ANTI-FREEZE WAS COVERING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, W...

Mar 11, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED AND WAS PARKED IN THE MECHANIC'S REPAIR SHOP WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE SPREAD QUICKLY AND DESTROYED THE REP...

Mar 11, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 196,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED AND WAS PARKED IN THE MECHANIC'S REPAIR SHOP WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE SPREAD QUICKLY AND DESTROYED THE REP...

Mar 12, 2013 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND CENTER SEAT BELT RECEPTACLES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Mar 12, 2013 Seat Belts 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND CENTER SEAT BELT RECEPTACLES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO ADVISED THAT THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF T...

Apr 19, 2012 Unknown Or Other Fire 124,758 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM OUR VEHICLE, I WENT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING TERRIBLY, I RAISED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS FIRE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, WE GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PROCEED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE FIRE...

Apr 19, 2012 Unknown Or Other Fire 124,758 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN WE WERE INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM OUR VEHICLE, I WENT TO INVESTIGATE AND FOUND THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SMOKING TERRIBLY, I RAISED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS FIRE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, WE GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND PROCEED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE FIRE...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS AND DASH PANEL CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT FOR PAST 10 YEARS. I HAVE HAD DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE THIS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWS CAR SPEED AT 100 OR MORE MPH WHEN STARTING CAR BUT GOES TO NORMAL WHEN MOVING. I JUST REPLACE...

Aug 17, 2011 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS AND DASH PANEL CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT FOR PAST 10 YEARS. I HAVE HAD DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE THIS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWS CAR SPEED AT 100 OR MORE MPH WHEN STARTING CAR BUT GOES TO NORMAL WHEN MOVING. I JUST REPLACE...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS AND DASH PANEL CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT FOR PAST 10 YEARS. I HAVE HAD DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE THIS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWS CAR SPEED AT 100 OR MORE MPH WHEN STARTING CAR BUT GOES TO NORMAL WHEN MOVING. I JUST REPLACE...

Aug 17, 2011 Exterior Lighting 120,000 mi

HEADLIGHTS AND DASH PANEL CUT OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH PAVEMENT FOR PAST 10 YEARS. I HAVE HAD DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE THIS BUT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWS CAR SPEED AT 100 OR MORE MPH WHEN STARTING CAR BUT GOES TO NORMAL WHEN MOVING. I JUST REPLACE...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 309,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR VIN [XXX]. ON SATURDAY 7/9/2011 MY BRAKE LINES BROKE AND MY BRAKES FAILED IN ROCKWOOD, TN. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE WHERE I HAD A FRIEND PATCH THE LINES WITH RUBBER HOSES AND WAS ABLE TO AGAIN USE MY BRAKES. I DISCOVERED THAT FORD HA...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 309,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR VIN [XXX]. ON SATURDAY 7/9/2011 MY BRAKE LINES BROKE AND MY BRAKES FAILED IN ROCKWOOD, TN. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE WHERE I HAD A FRIEND PATCH THE LINES WITH RUBBER HOSES AND WAS ABLE TO AGAIN USE MY BRAKES. I DISCOVERED THAT FORD HA...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 309,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR VIN [XXX]. ON SATURDAY 7/9/2011 MY BRAKE LINES BROKE AND MY BRAKES FAILED IN ROCKWOOD, TN. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE WHERE I HAD A FRIEND PATCH THE LINES WITH RUBBER HOSES AND WAS ABLE TO AGAIN USE MY BRAKES. I DISCOVERED THAT FORD HA...

Aug 1, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 309,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR VIN [XXX]. ON SATURDAY 7/9/2011 MY BRAKE LINES BROKE AND MY BRAKES FAILED IN ROCKWOOD, TN. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY DRIVE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE WHERE I HAD A FRIEND PATCH THE LINES WITH RUBBER HOSES AND WAS ABLE TO AGAIN USE MY BRAKES. I DISCOVERED THAT FORD HA...

Jul 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,242 mi

BRAKES FAILED - DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON BRAKE LINES (RIGHT FRONT). SECOND OCCURRENCE DIFFERENT BRAKE LINE(REAR). ALSO OCCURRED ON MY NEIGHBORS 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (REAR BRAKE LINE) BOTH CARS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR

Jul 13, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 101,242 mi

BRAKES FAILED - DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION ON BRAKE LINES (RIGHT FRONT). SECOND OCCURRENCE DIFFERENT BRAKE LINE(REAR). ALSO OCCURRED ON MY NEIGHBORS 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (REAR BRAKE LINE) BOTH CARS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS ACCIDENT AVOIDED BY USING EMERGENCY BRAKE. *TR

Mar 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I'VE OWNED A 96 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED RECENTLY WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THAT CAUSE I'VE JUST RECENTLY HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT CONSTANTLY HAPPENING, IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO. *TR

Mar 31, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

I'VE OWNED A 96 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED RECENTLY WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THAT CAUSE I'VE JUST RECENTLY HEARD ABOUT THE RECALL AND I DON'T WANT TO HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THAT CONSTANTLY HAPPENING, IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 Visibility

1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATER CORE *TGW UPDATED 06/01/11. *JB. UPDATED 06/28/11. *JB UPDATED 09/12/11. *JB

Mar 30, 2011 Visibility

1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HEATER CORE *TGW UPDATED 06/01/11. *JB. UPDATED 06/28/11. *JB UPDATED 09/12/11. *JB

Dec 23, 2010 Suspension 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 92000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL HE HEARD A CLANKING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL 98V322000, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED BUT THEY COUL...

Dec 23, 2010 Suspension 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 92000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL HE HEARD A CLANKING NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECALL 98V322000, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT WAS THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED BUT THEY COUL...

Jul 13, 2010 Suspension 92,551 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1996 SIGNATURE SERIES TOWN CAR ABOUT 25 MIS/HR IN RESIDENTIAL AREA THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED & "ROLLED" UNDER THE CAR FRAME. THE SLOW SPEED ENABLED THE CAR TO BE STOPPED WITHIN FEET. DRIVER & A PASSENGER UNHURT. CAR TOWED TO AAA CERTIFIED GARAGE THAT HAD BEEN U...

Jul 13, 2010 Structure 92,551 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1996 SIGNATURE SERIES TOWN CAR ABOUT 25 MIS/HR IN RESIDENTIAL AREA THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED & "ROLLED" UNDER THE CAR FRAME. THE SLOW SPEED ENABLED THE CAR TO BE STOPPED WITHIN FEET. DRIVER & A PASSENGER UNHURT. CAR TOWED TO AAA CERTIFIED GARAGE THAT HAD BEEN U...

Jul 13, 2010 Suspension 92,551 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1996 SIGNATURE SERIES TOWN CAR ABOUT 25 MIS/HR IN RESIDENTIAL AREA THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED & "ROLLED" UNDER THE CAR FRAME. THE SLOW SPEED ENABLED THE CAR TO BE STOPPED WITHIN FEET. DRIVER & A PASSENGER UNHURT. CAR TOWED TO AAA CERTIFIED GARAGE THAT HAD BEEN U...

Jul 13, 2010 Structure 92,551 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 1996 SIGNATURE SERIES TOWN CAR ABOUT 25 MIS/HR IN RESIDENTIAL AREA THE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED & "ROLLED" UNDER THE CAR FRAME. THE SLOW SPEED ENABLED THE CAR TO BE STOPPED WITHIN FEET. DRIVER & A PASSENGER UNHURT. CAR TOWED TO AAA CERTIFIED GARAGE THAT HAD BEEN U...

Jul 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 80,000 mi

LINCOLN TOWN CAR WENT ON FIRE IN GARAGE FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. TOTAL HOUSE FIRE. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Equipment Fire 80,000 mi

LINCOLN TOWN CAR WENT ON FIRE IN GARAGE FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. TOTAL HOUSE FIRE. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 80,000 mi

LINCOLN TOWN CAR WENT ON FIRE IN GARAGE FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. TOTAL HOUSE FIRE. *TR

Jul 7, 2010 Equipment Fire 80,000 mi

LINCOLN TOWN CAR WENT ON FIRE IN GARAGE FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. TOTAL HOUSE FIRE. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CONTROL ARMS. THE PROBLEM MATCHES EXACTLY YOUR REC...

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CONTROL ARMS. THE PROBLEM MATCHES EXACTLY YOUR REC...

Dec 29, 2009 Steering 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CONTROL ARMS. THE PROBLEM MATCHES EXACTLY YOUR REC...

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CONTROL ARMS. THE PROBLEM MATCHES EXACTLY YOUR REC...

Dec 29, 2009 Suspension 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CONTROL ARMS. THE PROBLEM MATCHES EXACTLY YOUR REC...

Dec 29, 2009 Steering 72,000 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 73,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. RECENTLY, I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END WOBBLING. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEARS AUTOMOTIVE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CONTROL ARMS. THE PROBLEM MATCHES EXACTLY YOUR REC...

Apr 29, 2009 Electrical System 212,733 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY DRAINS SO FREQUENTLY THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN FOR LONG DISTANCES OR AT NIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2...

Apr 29, 2009 Electrical System 212,733 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY DRAINS SO FREQUENTLY THAT THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN FOR LONG DISTANCES OR AT NIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LIGHT CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2...

Apr 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

MY VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. ANTI FREEZE LOSS AND SMOKE, ANYTIME IT IS RUNNING. CAR HAS BEEN IN A GARAGE, AWAITING NEW, IMPROVED INTAKE MANIFOLD TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE ORIGINAL ONE. I HAVE PURCHASED THE PARTS. HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED YET; BIG JOB, I AM TOLD BY DEALER. FORD APPARENT...

Apr 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,000 mi

MY VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING OUT OF THE EXHAUST. ANTI FREEZE LOSS AND SMOKE, ANYTIME IT IS RUNNING. CAR HAS BEEN IN A GARAGE, AWAITING NEW, IMPROVED INTAKE MANIFOLD TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE ORIGINAL ONE. I HAVE PURCHASED THE PARTS. HAS NOT BEEN INSTALLED YET; BIG JOB, I AM TOLD BY DEALER. FORD APPARENT...

Jan 22, 2009 Suspension 164,183 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RT. SIDE & LT. SIDE FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, DROPPING CAR TO THE GROUND . TOWED TO FORDS REPAIR SHOP AND HAD BOTH REPLACED. LAST FALL THE RT. ONE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED. KNOW THE LT. ONE. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 Suspension 164,183 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RT. SIDE & LT. SIDE FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, DROPPING CAR TO THE GROUND . TOWED TO FORDS REPAIR SHOP AND HAD BOTH REPLACED. LAST FALL THE RT. ONE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED. KNOW THE LT. ONE. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 Suspension 164,183 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RT. SIDE & LT. SIDE FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, DROPPING CAR TO THE GROUND . TOWED TO FORDS REPAIR SHOP AND HAD BOTH REPLACED. LAST FALL THE RT. ONE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED. KNOW THE LT. ONE. *TR

Jan 22, 2009 Suspension 164,183 mi

LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RT. SIDE & LT. SIDE FAIL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, DROPPING CAR TO THE GROUND . TOWED TO FORDS REPAIR SHOP AND HAD BOTH REPLACED. LAST FALL THE RT. ONE BROKE AND WAS REPLACED. KNOW THE LT. ONE. *TR

Aug 19, 2008 Seat Belts 180,000 mi

IN 1996 BEFORE I PURCHASED MY 96 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE REAR SEAT BELTS (96V109000). THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE STARTED TO NOT WORK. I CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT SOLD IT TO ME AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF THE RECALL OR IF IT WAS A RECALL. WHAT DO I DO? I WILL GET A...

Aug 19, 2008 Seat Belts 180,000 mi

IN 1996 BEFORE I PURCHASED MY 96 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE REAR SEAT BELTS (96V109000). THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE STARTED TO NOT WORK. I CONTACTED THE DEALER THAT SOLD IT TO ME AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF THE RECALL OR IF IT WAS A RECALL. WHAT DO I DO? I WILL GET A...

May 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED IN MARCH OF 2008. ONCE THE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED, HE BEGAN HEARING A BUZZING SO...

May 30, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED IN MARCH OF 2008. ONCE THE SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED, HE BEGAN HEARING A BUZZING SO...

May 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,421 mi

SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC FROM INTAKE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER #4 AND RAPPED AROUND ONE OF THE VALUES CAUSING THIS VALUE TO STAY OPEN SO CYLINDER #4 HAS NO COMPRESSION. *TR

May 7, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,421 mi

SMALL PIECE OF PLASTIC FROM INTAKE WENT INTO THE CYLINDER #4 AND RAPPED AROUND ONE OF THE VALUES CAUSING THIS VALUE TO STAY OPEN SO CYLINDER #4 HAS NO COMPRESSION. *TR

May 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. HE WOULD LIKE THE PROBLEM REPAIRED WITH THE REPLACEMENT PART. *KB

May 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 300,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN JULY OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000.

May 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH RECALL ON SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THEY DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. HE WOULD LIKE THE PROBLEM REPAIRED WITH THE REPLACEMENT PART. *KB

May 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 300,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL IN JULY OF 2007. THE VEHICLE HAS STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300,000.

Apr 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I HAVE A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT STATES THAT THERE ARE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS REPAIR BUT HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A CALL FROM THE DEALER, I'M TOLD I'M ON THE LIST.. HOW LONG SHOULD THIS TAKE? *TR

Apr 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. I HAVE A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER THAT STATES THAT THERE ARE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR THIS REPAIR BUT HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A CALL FROM THE DEALER, I'M TOLD I'M ON THE LIST.. HOW LONG SHOULD THIS TAKE? *TR

Apr 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN MARCH OF 2008. HE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR APRIL TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE FORD PARTS WOULD BE UNA...

Apr 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL IN MARCH OF 2008. HE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR APRIL TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE FORD PARTS WOULD BE UNA...

Apr 3, 2008 Electrical System 205,000 mi

DEALERSHIP FAILED TO PROVIDE PROMPT REPAIR OF A FIRE HAZARD RECALL. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AS THE RECALL REQUESTED FOR THE SPEED CONTROL FIRE HAZARD, THE DEALERSHIP PUT AT LEAST FOUR OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD OF MINE AND THIS IS A SMALL DEALERSHIP. THIS WAS A WORK DAY FOR ME, HENCE THE APPOINTMENT, AND ...

Apr 3, 2008 Electrical System 205,000 mi

DEALERSHIP FAILED TO PROVIDE PROMPT REPAIR OF A FIRE HAZARD RECALL. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT AS THE RECALL REQUESTED FOR THE SPEED CONTROL FIRE HAZARD, THE DEALERSHIP PUT AT LEAST FOUR OTHER VEHICLES AHEAD OF MINE AND THIS IS A SMALL DEALERSHIP. THIS WAS A WORK DAY FOR ME, HENCE THE APPOINTMENT, AND ...

Apr 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE SWI...

Apr 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT HAD TO DISCONNECT THE WIRING HARNESS FROM THE SWI...

Mar 6, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAD HIS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED ON 09/20/2007 BY ONE FORD DEALER, AND ON 03/06/2008 BY ANOTHER FORD DEALER. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO HIM AND STATED THAT THEY MADE THE FINAL REPAIR. MEANWHILE, THE BRAKES FAILED. ...

Mar 6, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS CRUISE CONTROL (RECALL 07V336000) IN SEPTEMBER AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED AT THAT TIME. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE DONE IN DECEMBER. THE FINAL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN MARCH 2008; HOWEV...

Mar 6, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAD HIS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH DISCONNECTED ON 09/20/2007 BY ONE FORD DEALER, AND ON 03/06/2008 BY ANOTHER FORD DEALER. THE DEALER RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO HIM AND STATED THAT THEY MADE THE FINAL REPAIR. MEANWHILE, THE BRAKES FAILED. ...

Mar 6, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 107,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR HIS CRUISE CONTROL (RECALL 07V336000) IN SEPTEMBER AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATED AT THAT TIME. HE WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WOULD BE DONE IN DECEMBER. THE FINAL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED IN MARCH 2008; HOWEV...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND THEY INITIALLY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOUL...

Feb 4, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AND FORD RECALL NUMBER 05S28 IN AUGUST OF 2007. HE CALLED FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND THEY INITIALLY STATED THAT THE PARTS WOUL...

Jan 29, 2008 Steering 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION IN TH...

Jan 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION IN TH...

Jan 29, 2008 Steering 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION IN TH...

Jan 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS FREQUENTLY FOR THAT YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. HE FURTHER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO LUBRICATION IN TH...

Jan 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V366000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 03-19-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN OBTAIN...

Jan 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V366000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 03-19-08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN OBTAIN...

Jan 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT UNDERWENT A HIP REPLACEMENT AND CANNOT DRIVE WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONT...

Jan 17, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED. THE CONTACT UNDERWENT A HIP REPLACEMENT AND CANNOT DRIVE WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONT...

Jan 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 56,700 mi

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES THIS PAST OCTOBER. THE RECALL WAS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE REPLACED. ONE FOR MY 96 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND THE OTHER FOR MY 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER (BOTH EQUIPPED WITH FORD MOTORS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER RE THE LINCOLN RIGHT AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NO...

Jan 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 56,700 mi

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES THIS PAST OCTOBER. THE RECALL WAS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE REPLACED. ONE FOR MY 96 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND THE OTHER FOR MY 2000 HOLIDAY RAMBLER (BOTH EQUIPPED WITH FORD MOTORS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER RE THE LINCOLN RIGHT AFTER RECEIVING THE RECALL NO...

Jan 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE SMELLED STEAM COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE...

Jan 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE SMELLED STEAM COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000. UPDATED 01-29-08. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE...

Dec 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOTIFIED ME IN AUGUST 2007 THAT A DEFECT IN THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WOULD BE REMOVED BY THE DEALER ON VEHICLES 1992-2004 AND THE SAME WOULD BE REPLACED NO LATER THAN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2007. THE DEALER NOW STATES " WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WE WILL GET THE PARTS AND NEITH...

Dec 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOTIFIED ME IN AUGUST 2007 THAT A DEFECT IN THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WOULD BE REMOVED BY THE DEALER ON VEHICLES 1992-2004 AND THE SAME WOULD BE REPLACED NO LATER THAN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2007. THE DEALER NOW STATES " WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WE WILL GET THE PARTS AND NEITH...

Dec 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOTIFIED ME IN AUGUST 2007 THAT A DEFECT IN THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WOULD BE REMOVED BY THE DEALER ON VEHICLES 1992-2004 AND THE SAME WOULD BE REPLACED NO LATER THAN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2007. THE DEALER NOW STATES " WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WE WILL GET THE PARTS AND NEITH...

Dec 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOTIFIED ME IN AUGUST 2007 THAT A DEFECT IN THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH WOULD BE REMOVED BY THE DEALER ON VEHICLES 1992-2004 AND THE SAME WOULD BE REPLACED NO LATER THAN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2007. THE DEALER NOW STATES " WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN WE WILL GET THE PARTS AND NEITH...

Dec 26, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007. HE CALLED AGAIN AND THE DEALER STATED ...

Dec 26, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE SPEED CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER OF 2007. HE CALLED AGAIN AND THE DEALER STATED ...

Dec 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. HE HAD THE CRUISE CONTR...

Dec 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A FORD RECALL NOTICE FOR THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CRUISE CONTROL AND IMMEDIATELY SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER OF 2007. HE HAD THE CRUISE CONTR...

Dec 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES OF ALL TYPES ON THE ROAD ON WHICH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE BECOME FOGGY OR YELLOWED AS A RESULT OF UV OR CHEMICAL AGE. THIS RESULTS OF LOSS OF HEADLIGHT RANGE, CLARITY OF VISION AND GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES AS THE RESULT OF SCATTERED LIGHT RATHER THAN FOCU...

Dec 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting

THERE IS A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF VEHICLES OF ALL TYPES ON THE ROAD ON WHICH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES HAVE BECOME FOGGY OR YELLOWED AS A RESULT OF UV OR CHEMICAL AGE. THIS RESULTS OF LOSS OF HEADLIGHT RANGE, CLARITY OF VISION AND GLARE TO ONCOMING VEHICLES AS THE RESULT OF SCATTERED LIGHT RATHER THAN FOCU...

Nov 30, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH HAS NOT YET BEEN DISCONNE...

Nov 30, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2007 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH HAS NOT YET BEEN DISCONNE...

Sep 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,591 mi

BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING IN MALL PARKING LOT. BRAKE FLUID FLOWING FROM LEAK IN RUSTED BRAKE LINE UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE AT LOCATION WHERE ATTACHED TO FRAME. FOUND METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTY FROM DISTRIBUTION BLOCK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO ALL 4 WHEELS. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED AT SLOW ...

Sep 19, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,591 mi

BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WHILE DRIVING IN MALL PARKING LOT. BRAKE FLUID FLOWING FROM LEAK IN RUSTED BRAKE LINE UNDER BODY OF VEHICLE AT LOCATION WHERE ATTACHED TO FRAME. FOUND METAL BRAKE LINES RUSTY FROM DISTRIBUTION BLOCK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO ALL 4 WHEELS. FORTUNATELY THIS HAPPENED AT SLOW ...

Sep 17, 2007 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN DRIVING OVER AN HOUR AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT ON AND OFF AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DIMMED. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE PRESENT. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE NEAR THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE...

Sep 17, 2007 Electrical System 160,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN DRIVING OVER AN HOUR AT NIGHT, THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT ON AND OFF AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS DIMMED. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE PRESENT. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING NOISE NEAR THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE...

Sep 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,603 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD INTAKE FAILED AND THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE SILENT RECALL ON THE MANIFOLD INTAKE WAS NOT HONORED BECAUSE IT EXPIRED IN 2006. UPDATED 12/12/0...

Sep 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,603 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED ANTI-FREEZE LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD INTAKE FAILED AND THEY REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE SILENT RECALL ON THE MANIFOLD INTAKE WAS NOT HONORED BECAUSE IT EXPIRED IN 2006. UPDATED 12/12/0...

Sep 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP OR MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE ON FOUR OR FIV...

Sep 10, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP OR MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE ON FOUR OR FIV...

Sep 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,895 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED ANTIFREEZE ON THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. ...

Sep 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,895 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED ANTIFREEZE ON THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. ...

Aug 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

MANIFOLD DEVELOPED 4" CRACK WHILE ON MASS PIKE. LOST COOLANT IN SHORT TIME AND OVERHEATED. REMOVED ALTERNATOR AFTER COOL DOWN AND COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AND FILLED WITH WATER. MADE 3 MORE FILL STOPS ON RIDE HOME WITHOUT OVERHEAT (80MI). REPLACED MANIFOLD, BUT STARTED USING ANTI-FREEZE. REPLACED E...

Aug 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

MANIFOLD DEVELOPED 4" CRACK WHILE ON MASS PIKE. LOST COOLANT IN SHORT TIME AND OVERHEATED. REMOVED ALTERNATOR AFTER COOL DOWN AND COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE AND FILLED WITH WATER. MADE 3 MORE FILL STOPS ON RIDE HOME WITHOUT OVERHEAT (80MI). REPLACED MANIFOLD, BUT STARTED USING ANTI-FREEZE. REPLACED E...

Aug 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,103 mi

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR

Aug 11, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 114,103 mi

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR

Aug 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 113 mi

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR

Aug 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 113 mi

CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TR

Apr 30, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SHOCKS WERE BEING REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AND THE VEHICLE WAS READY. HOWEVER, THAT SAME EVENING HE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FI...

Apr 30, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SHOCKS WERE BEING REPLACED BY A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REPAIR WAS COMPLETED AND THE VEHICLE WAS READY. HOWEVER, THAT SAME EVENING HE INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FI...

Nov 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 4.6L ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 101,000 MILES. ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED OVER ENGINE AND INTERIOR HAD TOXIC SMELL. MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THIS ($900) INDICATED THAT THIS WAS VERY COMMON AND A DEFAULT IN THE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER. *JB

Nov 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 101,000 mi

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 4.6L ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 101,000 MILES. ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED OVER ENGINE AND INTERIOR HAD TOXIC SMELL. MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THIS ($900) INDICATED THAT THIS WAS VERY COMMON AND A DEFAULT IN THE DESIGN BY THE MANUFACTURER. *JB

Sep 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting 138,660 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A NARROW HIGHWAY, USING THE HIGH BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FAILED (NO DASH LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS). I WAS USING THE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND TRIED TO MANUALLY TURN ON LIGHTS TO NO AVAIL. AFTER WAITING A MINUTE WITH THE CAR OFF, STARTED IT BACK UP A...

Sep 24, 2006 Exterior Lighting 138,660 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A NARROW HIGHWAY, USING THE HIGH BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHT SYSTEM FAILED (NO DASH LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS). I WAS USING THE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND TRIED TO MANUALLY TURN ON LIGHTS TO NO AVAIL. AFTER WAITING A MINUTE WITH THE CAR OFF, STARTED IT BACK UP A...

Aug 22, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 142,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE DUE TO OVERHEAT EVEN THOUGH THE IGNITION WAS OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL #05V017000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Aug 22, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 142,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE SPEED CONTROL WAS THE SOURCE OF THE FIRE DUE TO OVERHEAT EVEN THOUGH THE IGNITION WAS OFF. THERE WAS A RECALL #05V017000. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Aug 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 4.6L ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 102,000 MILES. *NM

Aug 11, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED ON 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH 4.6L ENGINE AT APPROXIMATELY 102,000 MILES. *NM

Jul 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *KB THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. *JB

Jul 31, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD. *KB THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. *JB

Jul 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,349 mi

ON 3/20/04, I NOTICED AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF AN ENGINE FLUID DRIPPING FROM MY 1996 TOWN CAR AS I BACKED OUT OF MY GARAGE, SO I TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP THAT HAS DONE THE MAJORITY OF THE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING AND NEEDED T...

Jul 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,349 mi

ON 3/20/04, I NOTICED AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF AN ENGINE FLUID DRIPPING FROM MY 1996 TOWN CAR AS I BACKED OUT OF MY GARAGE, SO I TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP THAT HAS DONE THE MAJORITY OF THE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND LEAKING AND NEEDED T...

Jun 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,602 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN LINCOLN TOWN CAR MODELS. I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (SIGNATURE SERIES). ON JUNE 16, 2006, WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ON, I SAW SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM UNDER ...

Jun 27, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,602 mi

I WOULD LIKE TO INFORM YOU ABOUT A SAFETY PROBLEM WITH CERTAIN LINCOLN TOWN CAR MODELS. I AM THE OWNER OF A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR (SIGNATURE SERIES). ON JUNE 16, 2006, WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ON, I SAW SMOKE POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND ANTIFREEZE LEAKING FROM UNDER ...

Jun 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT 60 MPH STEAM CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, WAS PULLED OVER, AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Jun 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT 60 MPH STEAM CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED, WAS PULLED OVER, AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Apr 13, 2006 Suspension 135,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CAUSING THE STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT REPORTS HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FR...

Apr 13, 2006 Suspension 135,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH CAUSING THE STEERING TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT REPORTS HAVING NO PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, # 98V322000, REGARDING THE SUSPENSION: FR...

Mar 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,511 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DESCENDING A MOUNTAIN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT FEL...

Mar 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 97,511 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DESCENDING A MOUNTAIN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, STEAM WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AND THERE HAVE BEEN NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. THE CONTACT FEL...

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WAS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND IT WAS REPLACED. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM

Nov 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WAS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY FOUND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND IT WAS REPLACED. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - *NM

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

MELTED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

MELTED INTAKE MANIFOLD. *JB

Oct 26, 2005 Steering

I HAVE A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND THERE IS 6 RECALL FROM 1996 TO 2001 AND I NEVER GOT 1 SINGLE NOTE ON ANY OF THIS RECALL I JUST CALL FORD DEALERS FOR HELP AND I WAS TOLD ALL RECALLS WERE EXPIRED. HERE IS MY VIN#1LNLM82WTY642484 PLEASE HELP ME ALL RECALLS WAS LISTED IS IN MY CAR I AM WILLING TO DR...

Oct 26, 2005 Steering

I HAVE A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND THERE IS 6 RECALL FROM 1996 TO 2001 AND I NEVER GOT 1 SINGLE NOTE ON ANY OF THIS RECALL I JUST CALL FORD DEALERS FOR HELP AND I WAS TOLD ALL RECALLS WERE EXPIRED. HERE IS MY VIN#1LNLM82WTY642484 PLEASE HELP ME ALL RECALLS WAS LISTED IS IN MY CAR I AM WILLING TO DR...

Oct 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104,000 mi

TOTAL SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR DUE TO RUST/CORROSION OF BRAKE LINES. OWN TWO OTHER LINCOLN TOWN CARS WHOSE BRAKE LINES ARE ALSO SEVERELY RUSTED. FORTUNATELY, FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND WRECK WAS AVOIDED. PERSONALLY REPLACED WORST SECTIONS OF REAR BRAKE LINES VIA BYPASSING FA...

Oct 11, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 104,000 mi

TOTAL SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE ON LINCOLN TOWN CAR DUE TO RUST/CORROSION OF BRAKE LINES. OWN TWO OTHER LINCOLN TOWN CARS WHOSE BRAKE LINES ARE ALSO SEVERELY RUSTED. FORTUNATELY, FAILURE OCCURRED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND WRECK WAS AVOIDED. PERSONALLY REPLACED WORST SECTIONS OF REAR BRAKE LINES VIA BYPASSING FA...

Sep 29, 2005 Electrical System 35,000 mi

DT: 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN THE HORN WAS PUSHED IT WOULD STICK AND NOT TURN OFF QUICKLY. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE FUSE OUT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG BECAUSE IT WAS ATTACHED TO IT. THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK *J...

Sep 29, 2005 Electrical System 35,000 mi

DT: 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN THE HORN WAS PUSHED IT WOULD STICK AND NOT TURN OFF QUICKLY. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE FUSE OUT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE HORN AND THE AIR BAG BECAUSE IT WAS ATTACHED TO IT. THERE WERE NO OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. *AK *J...

Sep 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 158,000 mi

I'VE JUST BEEN NOTIFIED BY MY FATHER THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS ARE GOING TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY FORD MOTOR CO. BY MEANS OF A FREE INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT. PLEASE TELL ME HOW I NEED TO PROCEED TO GET THIS DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS MY 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR IS DEFINITELY LOSING WATER THROUGH...

Sep 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 158,000 mi

I'VE JUST BEEN NOTIFIED BY MY FATHER THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS ARE GOING TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY FORD MOTOR CO. BY MEANS OF A FREE INTAKE MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT. PLEASE TELL ME HOW I NEED TO PROCEED TO GET THIS DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS MY 1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR IS DEFINITELY LOSING WATER THROUGH...

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACK, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM BLEW UP ON A BUSY PARKWAY. SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR THIS BIG ENGINEERING PROBLEM ON IT CARS. I BROUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND TO GET IT FIXED IT CAUSE A LOT OF MONEY . WAS NEVER NOTIFY OF THIS CONDITION . *NM

Aug 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,000 mi

PLASTIC MANIFOLD CRACK, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM BLEW UP ON A BUSY PARKWAY. SHOULD BE LIABLE FOR THIS BIG ENGINEERING PROBLEM ON IT CARS. I BROUGHT THIS CAR NEW AND TO GET IT FIXED IT CAUSE A LOT OF MONEY . WAS NEVER NOTIFY OF THIS CONDITION . *NM

Aug 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 146,400 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINE.

Aug 25, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 146,400 mi

BRAKE LINE FAILURE DUE TO CORRODED BRAKE LINE.

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER'S HOME CATCHING ON FIRE.*MR *NM

Aug 24, 2005 Electrical System Fire

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE RESULTING IN THE CONSUMER'S HOME CATCHING ON FIRE.*MR *NM

Jul 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,900 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR V-8 4.6 ENGINE, WHICH HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, TERRIBLE MISTAKE BY FORD ENGINEERS, I MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE MIDDLE OF NO WERE, IT WORKED UNTIL I INSTALL THE THERMOSTAT AGAIN TO MAKE THE SMOG INSPECTION TO THE CAR, THE MANIFOLD CRACK A...

Jul 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,900 mi

I OWN A 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR V-8 4.6 ENGINE, WHICH HAS A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD, TERRIBLE MISTAKE BY FORD ENGINEERS, I MADE A TEMPORARY REPAIR TO MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE MIDDLE OF NO WERE, IT WORKED UNTIL I INSTALL THE THERMOSTAT AGAIN TO MAKE THE SMOG INSPECTION TO THE CAR, THE MANIFOLD CRACK A...

May 23, 2005 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

96 V 109 000/ INTERIOR SYSTEM: SEAT BELT: LAP: REAR: THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING FEATURE AS STATES IN THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL. *J...

May 23, 2005 Seat Belts 99,000 mi

96 V 109 000/ INTERIOR SYSTEM: SEAT BELT: LAP: REAR: THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING FEATURE AS STATES IN THIS RECALL. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL. *J...

Apr 20, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH STEERING BOLT DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Apr 20, 2005 Steering

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH STEERING BOLT DISENGAGED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING. *AK

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Steering Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Visibility Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Electrical System Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Suspension Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Steering Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Visibility Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 12, 2005 Electrical System Crash

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING CONSUMER TO RUN INTO A FENCE.*MR THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD TURN LEFT AND RIGHT BUT THE WHEEL DID NOT RESPOND. REAR AIR SPRING WERE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CRACKING. THE VEHICLE STEERING A SUSPENSION PERFORMED POORLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER ...

Apr 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 81,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO FOUR DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE DUE TO EXTERIOR CORROSION. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE BRAKE LINE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE REAR OF...

Apr 5, 2005 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO FOUR DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE DUE TO EXTERIOR CORROSION. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE BRAKE LINE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE REAR OF...

Apr 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 81,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO FOUR DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE DUE TO EXTERIOR CORROSION. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE BRAKE LINE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE REAR OF...

Apr 5, 2005 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF BRAKING DUE TO FOUR DIFFERENT SECTIONS OF THE METAL BRAKE LINE DUE TO EXTERIOR CORROSION. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE BRAKE LINE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE REAR OF...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD-FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS AND 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *BF FORD AND MERCURY REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE HOODS OF B...

Mar 8, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD-FORD REFUSED TO REPLACE ON 1997 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS AND 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *BF FORD AND MERCURY REFUSED TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO RUN HOT AND WHITE SMOKE POURED OUT OF THE HOODS OF B...

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Feb 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 93,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATES THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND STALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Jan 31, 2005 Suspension

THE TIE ROD FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO PREVIOUS REPLACEMENTS. ALSO, THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, ONE COULD HEAR THE TIE ROD TOUCHING THE GROUND. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Suspension

THE TIE ROD FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO PREVIOUS REPLACEMENTS. ALSO, THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, ONE COULD HEAR THE TIE ROD TOUCHING THE GROUND. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Steering

THE TIE ROD FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO PREVIOUS REPLACEMENTS. ALSO, THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, ONE COULD HEAR THE TIE ROD TOUCHING THE GROUND. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Suspension

THE TIE ROD FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO PREVIOUS REPLACEMENTS. ALSO, THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, ONE COULD HEAR THE TIE ROD TOUCHING THE GROUND. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Suspension

THE TIE ROD FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO PREVIOUS REPLACEMENTS. ALSO, THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, ONE COULD HEAR THE TIE ROD TOUCHING THE GROUND. *AK

Jan 31, 2005 Steering

THE TIE ROD FAILED AGAIN AFTER TWO PREVIOUS REPLACEMENTS. ALSO, THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP, ONE COULD HEAR THE TIE ROD TOUCHING THE GROUND. *AK

Jan 18, 2005 Suspension

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION HAD BEEN ADJUSTED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A STEERING PRO...

Jan 18, 2005 Steering

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION HAD BEEN ADJUSTED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A STEERING PRO...

Jan 18, 2005 Suspension

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION HAD BEEN ADJUSTED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A STEERING PRO...

Jan 18, 2005 Steering

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DEVELOPED PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MOVES FROM SIDE TO SIDE WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION HAD BEEN ADJUSTED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A STEERING PRO...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR LEAKING COOLANT OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AND A FEW WEEKS LATER IT WAS STILL LEAKING COOLANT. ONCE AGAIN IT WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. LEAK STILL EXIST. FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS BE...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR LEAKING COOLANT OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, AND A FEW WEEKS LATER IT WAS STILL LEAKING COOLANT. ONCE AGAIN IT WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. LEAK STILL EXIST. FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR REPAIRS BE...

Nov 19, 2004 Structure 75,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. THERE IS A WELD BREAK ON THE FRAME, LEFT FRONT WHICH, IN TURN, CAUSES TWO MORE BREAKS IN THE UNDER SIDE OF THE CAR, RESULTING IN A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS A MAJOR STRUCTURAL MALFUNCTION . BUT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEEMS TO THINK IT IS NO BIG DEAL. THIS IS MAJOR...

Nov 19, 2004 Structure 75,000 mi

COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL. THERE IS A WELD BREAK ON THE FRAME, LEFT FRONT WHICH, IN TURN, CAUSES TWO MORE BREAKS IN THE UNDER SIDE OF THE CAR, RESULTING IN A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. THIS IS A MAJOR STRUCTURAL MALFUNCTION . BUT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY SEEMS TO THINK IT IS NO BIG DEAL. THIS IS MAJOR...

Nov 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,126 mi

SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD "BLEW" WHILE CHECKING ENGINE RPM , RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT AND ENGINE FAILURE. FURTHER STATED THAT HIS FACILITY HAD REPLACED 30 DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS SO FAR THIS YEAR , 16 SINCE APRIL. HE INDICATED THAT FORD MOTOR WILL REPLACE AT...

Nov 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,126 mi

SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD "BLEW" WHILE CHECKING ENGINE RPM , RESULTING IN LOSS OF COOLANT AND ENGINE FAILURE. FURTHER STATED THAT HIS FACILITY HAD REPLACED 30 DEFECTIVE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS SO FAR THIS YEAR , 16 SINCE APRIL. HE INDICATED THAT FORD MOTOR WILL REPLACE AT...

Oct 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,110 mi

A CELL PHONE USING DRIVER CUT INTO MY LANE AND I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD. THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER BUT I WAS ABLE TO STEER AROUND THE SUV. MY REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE FAILED IN THE AREA LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THESE BRAKE LINES ARE A PROBLEM! LAST SUMMER THE SAM...

Oct 17, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 87,110 mi

A CELL PHONE USING DRIVER CUT INTO MY LANE AND I HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES HARD. THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKING POWER BUT I WAS ABLE TO STEER AROUND THE SUV. MY REAR STEEL BRAKE LINE FAILED IN THE AREA LOCATED JUST IN FRONT OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE. THESE BRAKE LINES ARE A PROBLEM! LAST SUMMER THE SAM...

Oct 7, 2004 Suspension 105,000 mi

BALL JOINTS CORRODED, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE:ARM:PITMAN RECALL 96V135000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. THE BALLM JOINTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Suspension 105,000 mi

BALL JOINTS CORRODED, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE:ARM:PITMAN RECALL 96V135000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. THE BALLM JOINTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Steering 105,000 mi

BALL JOINTS CORRODED, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE:ARM:PITMAN RECALL 96V135000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. THE BALLM JOINTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Suspension 105,000 mi

BALL JOINTS CORRODED, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE:ARM:PITMAN RECALL 96V135000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. THE BALLM JOINTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Suspension 105,000 mi

BALL JOINTS CORRODED, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE:ARM:PITMAN RECALL 96V135000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. THE BALLM JOINTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Steering 105,000 mi

BALL JOINTS CORRODED, RESULTING IN ABNORMAL WEAR. BECAUSE OF THE DEFECT DESCRIBED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE:ARM:PITMAN RECALL 96V135000, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED DUE TO VIN. THE BALLM JOINTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALERSHIP.*AK

Sep 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,575 mi

9/12/04 CRACKED "COOLANT CROSSOVER PASSAGE" OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DRAINED ALL COOLANT FROM MY 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, ON TO THE GARAGE FLOOR, WHILE SMOKING AND SMELLING. I WAS TOLD THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 1996, FORD/LINCOLN HAS REPLACED THIS PART IN , CRUISERS, FLEET CAR, RENTALS ETC...

Sep 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,575 mi

9/12/04 CRACKED "COOLANT CROSSOVER PASSAGE" OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD DRAINED ALL COOLANT FROM MY 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, ON TO THE GARAGE FLOOR, WHILE SMOKING AND SMELLING. I WAS TOLD THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE 1996, FORD/LINCOLN HAS REPLACED THIS PART IN , CRUISERS, FLEET CAR, RENTALS ETC...

Aug 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE OVERHEATED, AND ENGINE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 96,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A CRACK. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE OVERHEATED, AND ENGINE LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE. A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I AM A AVIDE CAR PERSON AND I HAVE WORKED ON CAR ALL MY LIFE. I HAVE COME ACROSS A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE FOUND OUT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE 4.6 LITER ENGINE. THIS ENGINE IS COMMON IN THE BIG FORD CAR....

Aug 18, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. I AM A AVIDE CAR PERSON AND I HAVE WORKED ON CAR ALL MY LIFE. I HAVE COME ACROSS A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE FOUND OUT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON THE 4.6 LITER ENGINE. THIS ENGINE IS COMMON IN THE BIG FORD CAR....

Aug 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 147,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE SUDDENLY READ HOT. THEN, STEAM CAME FORM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER HAD A PARTIAL RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT IT ONLY APP...

Aug 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 147,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE SUDDENLY READ HOT. THEN, STEAM CAME FORM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, AND COOLANT LEAKED INTO THE ENGINE. MANUFACTURER HAD A PARTIAL RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT IT ONLY APP...

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension 72,784 mi

THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, NUMBER 98V322000. *LA

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension 72,784 mi

THE CONSUMER BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, NUMBER 98V322000. *LA

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

MY 96 LINCOLN TOWNCAR BOGS DOWN, SPUTTERS, JERKS AND MISFIRES FROM A STANDING START. ALSO MISFIRES, SPUTTERS IN PASSING GEAR WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH CONFIDENCE. AT THIS TIME THE SOLUTION HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. *AK

Jul 13, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

MY 96 LINCOLN TOWNCAR BOGS DOWN, SPUTTERS, JERKS AND MISFIRES FROM A STANDING START. ALSO MISFIRES, SPUTTERS IN PASSING GEAR WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH CONFIDENCE. AT THIS TIME THE SOLUTION HAS NOT BEEN FOUND. *AK

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, STEAM EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO SPRAY OVER THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK THREE OF THE LOCAL DEALERS WERE WELL AW...

Jul 6, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, STEAM EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED WATER TO SPRAY OVER THE ENGINE. THE CONSUMER CLAIMED THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WOULD NOT REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *AK THREE OF THE LOCAL DEALERS WERE WELL AW...

Jul 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,500 mi

INTAKE ON MOTOR WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT CRACKED. THE REPLACEMENT WAS REDESIGNED WITH ALUMINUM FRONT IN PLACE OF PLASTIC. IF PART WAS DESIGNED RIGHT WHY WAS REPLACEMENT MADE WITH ALUMINUM. THE COST OF THE PART WAS OVER 550.00 PLUS LABOR AND OTHER PARTS. *NM

Jul 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 122,500 mi

INTAKE ON MOTOR WAS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT CRACKED. THE REPLACEMENT WAS REDESIGNED WITH ALUMINUM FRONT IN PLACE OF PLASTIC. IF PART WAS DESIGNED RIGHT WHY WAS REPLACEMENT MADE WITH ALUMINUM. THE COST OF THE PART WAS OVER 550.00 PLUS LABOR AND OTHER PARTS. *NM

Jun 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I HAVE A CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT NEARLY CAUSED TO TO RECK MY CAR AND OR DESTROY THE ENGINE *AK

Jun 24, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 125,000 mi

I HAVE A CRACKED PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT NEARLY CAUSED TO TO RECK MY CAR AND OR DESTROY THE ENGINE *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED . CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED . CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED . CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 14, 2004 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF A PARKING LOT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL COLLAPSED . CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. AS A RESULT, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. AS A RESULT, COOLANT LEAKED ONTO THE ENGINE. *AK

May 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO A BODY SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO AN ENGINE BLOW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

May 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO A BODY SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO AN ENGINE BLOW OUT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,266 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR - SERVICE TECH - CAR OVERHEATED - MECHANIC FOUND CRACKED IN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD DEALER STATED NO RECALL ISSUED. REPLACEMENT PART APPOX $625.00. DEALER STATED INTAKE MANIFOLD IS A DEFECTIVE PART THEY KEEP THIS PART IN STOCK. MAJOR PROBLEM FORD REPLACED ALL FLEE...

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,266 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR - SERVICE TECH - CAR OVERHEATED - MECHANIC FOUND CRACKED IN THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD DEALER STATED NO RECALL ISSUED. REPLACEMENT PART APPOX $625.00. DEALER STATED INTAKE MANIFOLD IS A DEFECTIVE PART THEY KEEP THIS PART IN STOCK. MAJOR PROBLEM FORD REPLACED ALL FLEE...

May 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. COOLANT LEAKED INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. DEALER STATED SORRY NO RECALL, AND IT WOULD COST $ 650.00TO FIX IT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 5, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH VEHICLE REACHED HIGH TEMPERATURES DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE. COOLANT LEAKED INSIDE THE ENGINE. DEALER NOTIFIED. DEALER STATED SORRY NO RECALL, AND IT WOULD COST $ 650.00TO FIX IT AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK

May 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE.*AK

May 2, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED, CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE.*AK

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

1996 LINCOLN TOWNCAR PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACK. *AK

Apr 1, 2004 Seat Belts 111,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LOCK DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS WORKED, HE JUST DID NOT BRAKE HARD ENOUGH. *SC *JB

Apr 1, 2004 Seat Belts 111,000 mi

THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT LOCK DURING EMERGENCY BRAKING. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELTS WORKED, HE JUST DID NOT BRAKE HARD ENOUGH. *SC *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,370 mi

WHILE DRIVING , THE AIR CONDITIONER CUT OFF, AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK ALSO THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Visibility 67,370 mi

WHILE DRIVING , THE AIR CONDITIONER CUT OFF, AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK ALSO THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,370 mi

WHILE DRIVING , THE AIR CONDITIONER CUT OFF, AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK ALSO THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *JB

Mar 17, 2004 Visibility 67,370 mi

WHILE DRIVING , THE AIR CONDITIONER CUT OFF, AND THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK ALSO THE HEATER CORE FAILED. *JB

Mar 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD, AND PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ANTIFREEZE LEAKED FROM THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD AND PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ANTIFREEZE LEAKED FROM THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD, AND PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ANTIFREEZE LEAKED FROM THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. *AK

Mar 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 111,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW STEAM COMING FROM THE HOOD AND PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. ONCE THE VEHICLE COOLED OFF CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ANTIFREEZE LEAKED FROM THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD. *AK

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BURST AND FLOODED THE SPARK PLUG WIRES. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND COOLANT WAS EVERYWHERE. *NM THE COOLANT VAPOR COVERED AND FOGGED THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WHICH THEN CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. *NM

Feb 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 64,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BURST AND FLOODED THE SPARK PLUG WIRES. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND COOLANT WAS EVERYWHERE. *NM THE COOLANT VAPOR COVERED AND FOGGED THE VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WHICH THEN CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY. *NM

Feb 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TURNED KEY TO START CAR WITH ENGINE COLD, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION-LIKE NOISE. THE ENGINE SUFFERED INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE FROM HYDRAULIC-LOCK CAUSED BY COOLANT FROM A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK. *JB

Feb 17, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TURNED KEY TO START CAR WITH ENGINE COLD, THERE WAS A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION-LIKE NOISE. THE ENGINE SUFFERED INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE FROM HYDRAULIC-LOCK CAUSED BY COOLANT FROM A PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK. *JB

Feb 12, 2004 Seat Belts 100 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS LOCKED WHEN BRAKES WERE PRESSED, AND WOULD NOT LOOSEN. PASSENGER HAD TO RELEASE BELT AND BUCKLE AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Seat Belts 100 mi

REAR PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELTS LOCKED WHEN BRAKES WERE PRESSED, AND WOULD NOT LOOSEN. PASSENGER HAD TO RELEASE BELT AND BUCKLE AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR. *AK

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A CRACKED MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE MANIFOLD. *NM

Jan 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO A CRACKED MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE MANIFOLD. *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,370 mi

UNDER ACCELERATION THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE LOSS OF COOLANT, OVERHEATING AND IT ALSO TOOK OUT THE HEATER CORE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FROM OUT OF TOWN TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THESE ITEMS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RECALLED FLEETS OF TOWN CARS WITH TH...

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

LACK OF HONESTY CONCERNING A RECALL OF THE 1996 LINCOLN DUE TO A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH CRACKS AND LEAKS COOLANT ALL OVER THE ENGINE. I PHONED THE LINCOLN DIVISION IN TORONTO AND WAS TOLD BY THE REPRESENTATIVE THERE YESTERDAY THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WENT TO THE A...

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,370 mi

UNDER ACCELERATION THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING THE LOSS OF COOLANT, OVERHEATING AND IT ALSO TOOK OUT THE HEATER CORE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED FROM OUT OF TOWN TO MY LOCAL DEALER FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THESE ITEMS. FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RECALLED FLEETS OF TOWN CARS WITH TH...

Jan 23, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

LACK OF HONESTY CONCERNING A RECALL OF THE 1996 LINCOLN DUE TO A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD WHICH CRACKS AND LEAKS COOLANT ALL OVER THE ENGINE. I PHONED THE LINCOLN DIVISION IN TORONTO AND WAS TOLD BY THE REPRESENTATIVE THERE YESTERDAY THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THIS CAR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WENT TO THE A...

Jan 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM FAN BELT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PART HAD BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jan 22, 2004 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELT FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK THE PROBLEM HAD GROWN WORSE. THE BELT WOULD LOCK UP AND BECOME UN-ADJUSTABLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *SC

Jan 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

COOLING SYSTEM FAN BELT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE PART HAD BEEN REPAIRED FIVE TIMES, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK

Jan 22, 2004 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

REAR SEAT BELT FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK THE PROBLEM HAD GROWN WORSE. THE BELT WOULD LOCK UP AND BECOME UN-ADJUSTABLE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *SC

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

CHROME TRIM AROUND FRONT AND REAR WINDOW IS TURNING UGLY BROWM AND CAN\\'T BE CLEANED. TO REPLACE FRONT WINDOW IS $292 AND TO REPLACE REAR IS $562. CAN\\'T FIND TRIM PART ALONE. ALSO, CHROME TRIM ON SIDE MOULDING IS TURNING A DARK YELLOW. PRETTY UGLY FOR AN EXPENSIVE AUTO.

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

CHROME TRIM AROUND FRONT AND REAR WINDOW IS TURNING UGLY BROWM AND CAN\\'T BE CLEANED. TO REPLACE FRONT WINDOW IS $292 AND TO REPLACE REAR IS $562. CAN\\'T FIND TRIM PART ALONE. ALSO, CHROME TRIM ON SIDE MOULDING IS TURNING A DARK YELLOW. PRETTY UGLY FOR AN EXPENSIVE AUTO.

Jan 15, 2004 Steering

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

CAR STALLS BOTH WHEN IDLING READY TO MOVE AND TURNING CORNERS WHERE IT LOSES POWER STEERING

Dec 29, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET MY ICE SCRAPER OUT OF THE TRUNK AND USED THE DOOR TRUNK BUTTON TO OPEN IT. TRUNK LID WAS LIGHTLY COVERED WITH SNOW AND WOULD ONLY OPEN ABOUT 1/2 INCH. SO...I PUT MY RIGHT HAND UNDER THE TRUNK TO LIFT IT, AND THE CLOSING HYDRAULIC MECHANISM STARTED CLOSING THE TRUNK AND CLOS...

Dec 29, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

I WAS ATTEMPTING TO GET MY ICE SCRAPER OUT OF THE TRUNK AND USED THE DOOR TRUNK BUTTON TO OPEN IT. TRUNK LID WAS LIGHTLY COVERED WITH SNOW AND WOULD ONLY OPEN ABOUT 1/2 INCH. SO...I PUT MY RIGHT HAND UNDER THE TRUNK TO LIFT IT, AND THE CLOSING HYDRAULIC MECHANISM STARTED CLOSING THE TRUNK AND CLOS...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,708 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE AND STEAM ENGULFING THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *PH ...

Dec 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 106,708 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED WITH SMOKE AND STEAM ENGULFING THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK WHILE DRIVING THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. *PH ...

Dec 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A CATASTROPHIC BRAKE LINE SAFETY FAILURE THAT OCCURRED WITH MY 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DUE TO CORROSION OF A FLEXIBLE SPAN OF THE BRAKE LINE TO THE ABS. FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE OCCURRED AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH AND STOPPED USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS LOOKS LIKE A REC...

Dec 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. DEALER INDICATED THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Dec 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

I AM REPORTING A CATASTROPHIC BRAKE LINE SAFETY FAILURE THAT OCCURRED WITH MY 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR DUE TO CORROSION OF A FLEXIBLE SPAN OF THE BRAKE LINE TO THE ABS. FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE OCCURRED AS I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH AND STOPPED USING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THIS LOOKS LIKE A REC...

Dec 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 160,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, BRAKES FAILED COMPLETELY. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. DEALER INDICATED THE HOSE CONNECTED TO THE MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Nov 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER WHILE DRIVING 5 TO 10 MPH. THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING ALL LINES. *AK *JB *NLM

Nov 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 56,000 mi

VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER WHILE DRIVING 5 TO 10 MPH. THE BRAKE LINE WAS CORRODED. DEALER RECOMMENDED REPLACING ALL LINES. *AK *JB *NLM

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,038 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED , CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE MANIFOLD IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC WHICH IS THE COMMON PROBLEM. CONSUME WAS INFORMED THAT THE POLICE VEHICLES WERE RECALLED. CONSUMER NOTED WHEN THE MANIFOLD SPLIT, IT SPILLED ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE EN...

Nov 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,038 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED , CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE MANIFOLD IS MADE OUT OF PLASTIC WHICH IS THE COMMON PROBLEM. CONSUME WAS INFORMED THAT THE POLICE VEHICLES WERE RECALLED. CONSUMER NOTED WHEN THE MANIFOLD SPLIT, IT SPILLED ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE EN...

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,760 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD RECALLED ALL FOR FLEETS HOWEVER NOT FOR PRIVATE CONSUMER. HOW CAN THEY ONLY COVER SOME? ALMOST STARTED A FIRE, AND WE WERE OUT OF TOWN. *LA

Oct 31, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,760 mi

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD. FORD RECALLED ALL FOR FLEETS HOWEVER NOT FOR PRIVATE CONSUMER. HOW CAN THEY ONLY COVER SOME? ALMOST STARTED A FIRE, AND WE WERE OUT OF TOWN. *LA

Oct 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD BLEW OUT AND WAS REPLACED. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Suspension 52,000 mi

REAR OF VEHICLE IS LOWERED TO THE GROUND. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TWO RUBBER PIECES WITHIN THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR TO LEAK.*AK

Oct 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO SMOKE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC MANIFOLD BLEW OUT AND WAS REPLACED. *AK

Oct 29, 2003 Suspension 52,000 mi

REAR OF VEHICLE IS LOWERED TO THE GROUND. DEALER DETERMINED THAT TWO RUBBER PIECES WITHIN THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM CAUSED THE AIR TO LEAK.*AK

Oct 27, 2003 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98V322000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *AK *SCC *JB

Oct 27, 2003 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM/BALL JOINT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98V322000. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *AK *SCC *JB

Sep 25, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCK EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 070 000, BUT IT'S VIN NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. *NLM

Sep 25, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOCK EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN RECALL 96 V 070 000, BUT IT'S VIN NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE OF THE REMEDY SCOPE. *NLM

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,075 mi

UNDER ACCELERATION THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND SPRAYED COOLANT ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, AND CAUSED OVER HEATING. *JB

Sep 18, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,075 mi

UNDER ACCELERATION THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND SPRAYED COOLANT ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, AND CAUSED OVER HEATING. *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,196 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE LINE ACROSS THE REAR. THE CONSUMER STILL HAS THE CORRODED LINE IN HIS POSSESSION. *PH *NLM *JB

Sep 2, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,196 mi

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO SIGNIFICANT CORROSION OF THE BRAKE LINE ACROSS THE REAR. THE CONSUMER STILL HAS THE CORRODED LINE IN HIS POSSESSION. *PH *NLM *JB

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,920 mi

LTR FM EDWARD F. HARRIGAN (NJ) ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO A BRAKE LINE CORROSION PROBLEM ON HIS 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *MR REFER TO RECALL #02V101000. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE WHILE ENTERING A MAJOR INTERSTATE. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND OVER THE REAR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF PIN H...

Aug 25, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 61,920 mi

LTR FM EDWARD F. HARRIGAN (NJ) ASKING NHTSA TO LOOK INTO A BRAKE LINE CORROSION PROBLEM ON HIS 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. *MR REFER TO RECALL #02V101000. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE WHILE ENTERING A MAJOR INTERSTATE. BRAKE FLUID WAS FOUND OVER THE REAR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF PIN H...

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO MAXIMUM, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW. THIS CAUSED ANTI FREEZE TO SPREAD ONTO ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO MAXIMUM, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW. THIS CAUSED ANTI FREEZE TO SPREAD ONTO ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO MAXIMUM, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW. THIS CAUSED ANTI FREEZE TO SPREAD ONTO ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

Aug 1, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT TO MAXIMUM, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD BLEW. THIS CAUSED ANTI FREEZE TO SPREAD ONTO ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS PLASTIC. OWNER WENT TO THE DEALER TO GET A REPLACEMENT AND WAS GIVEN AN ALUMINUM INTAKE. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IN PARK THE SPEEDOMETER AND MILEAGE GO UP WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS PLASTIC. OWNER WENT TO THE DEALER TO GET A REPLACEMENT AND WAS GIVEN AN ALUMINUM INTAKE. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE IN PARK THE SPEEDOMETER AND MILEAGE GO UP WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. *AK

Jun 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER FOUND BRAKING FLUID ALL OVER THE REAR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF PIN HOLES THAT WERE IN THE CROSSOVER LINE FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDERS. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR VERY SUDDENLY. REFER TO #02V1001000. *SCC *JB RE...

Jun 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE. *MR THE CONSUMER FOUND BRAKING FLUID ALL OVER THE REAR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF PIN HOLES THAT WERE IN THE CROSSOVER LINE FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT WHEEL CYLINDERS. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD GONE TO THE FLOOR VERY SUDDENLY. REFER TO #02V1001000. *SCC *JB RE...

May 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,235 mi

THE ENGINE IN THE 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I HAD 80,000 MILES ON MY ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE THREW A ROD. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS, WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE IS THE SAME AS THE ENGINE PLACED INSIDE OF 1995 THROUGH PRESENT FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S. ON PERSON...

May 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,235 mi

THE ENGINE IN THE 1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IS FAULTY AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I HAD 80,000 MILES ON MY ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE THREW A ROD. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL MECHANICS, WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE IS THE SAME AS THE ENGINE PLACED INSIDE OF 1995 THROUGH PRESENT FORD CROWN VICTORIA'S. ON PERSON...

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. *NLM

Apr 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED COOLANT ONTO THE ENGINE. *NLM

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

THE ENGINE MANIFOLD COVER CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE. *JB

Apr 11, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

THE ENGINE MANIFOLD COVER CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE. *JB

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,000 mi

THE FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. DEALER NOTIFIED. *NLM

Mar 21, 2003 Air Bags 72,290 mi

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE. CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER F5VY-14A664-A STEERING COLUMN WIRING BROKE. ALL 7 WIRES WERE WORN THROUGH FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE TILT STEERING COLUMN. 3 OF THESE WIRES WERE BROKEN-ONE GRAY WHICH SIGNALS THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY AND THE OTHER CONTROLLED THE RADIO AND OTHER F...

Mar 21, 2003 Air Bags 72,290 mi

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE. CLOCK SPRING ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER F5VY-14A664-A STEERING COLUMN WIRING BROKE. ALL 7 WIRES WERE WORN THROUGH FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE TILT STEERING COLUMN. 3 OF THESE WIRES WERE BROKEN-ONE GRAY WHICH SIGNALS THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY AND THE OTHER CONTROLLED THE RADIO AND OTHER F...

Mar 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED, WHICH RESULTED IN A COOLANT LEAK.*JB

Mar 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS FRACTURED, WHICH RESULTED IN A COOLANT LEAK.*JB

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 69,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED INTO A MIDAS BRAKE SHOP AND THEY PUT THE CAR IN THE LIFT AND FOUND THAT HE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE FROM THE LEFT REARWHEEL CROSSING OVER TO THE RT.REAR WHEEL WAS CORRODED AND FULL OF PIN HOLES.THISCAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED BUT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT W...

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED INTO A MIDAS BRAKE SHOP AND THEY PUT THE CAR IN THE LIFT AND FOUND THAT HE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE FROM THE LEFT REARWHEEL CROSSING OVER TO THE RT.REAR WHEEL WAS CORRODED AND FULL OF PIN HOLES.THISCAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED BUT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT W...

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 69,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED INTO A MIDAS BRAKE SHOP AND THEY PUT THE CAR IN THE LIFT AND FOUND THAT HE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE FROM THE LEFT REARWHEEL CROSSING OVER TO THE RT.REAR WHEEL WAS CORRODED AND FULL OF PIN HOLES.THISCAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED BUT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT W...

Feb 10, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKES, PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I PULLED INTO A MIDAS BRAKE SHOP AND THEY PUT THE CAR IN THE LIFT AND FOUND THAT HE ENTIRE BRAKE LINE FROM THE LEFT REARWHEEL CROSSING OVER TO THE RT.REAR WHEEL WAS CORRODED AND FULL OF PIN HOLES.THISCAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED BUT THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT W...

Jan 21, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLOCK SPRING.

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK AND LEAKS OVER THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH. *AK

Jan 21, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CLOCK SPRING.

Jan 21, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS DEVELOPED A CRACK AND LEAKS OVER THE ENGINE. CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED SMOKE AND A BURNING SMELL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH. *AK

Dec 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

GREAT DEAL OF CORROSION SPOTS INDICATING FUTURE POINTS OF POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE FAILURE. HAD CONSUMER TRAVELED IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR CRASH. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Dec 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

GREAT DEAL OF CORROSION SPOTS INDICATING FUTURE POINTS OF POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE FAILURE. HAD CONSUMER TRAVELED IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR CRASH. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Dec 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

GREAT DEAL OF CORROSION SPOTS INDICATING FUTURE POINTS OF POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE FAILURE. HAD CONSUMER TRAVELED IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR CRASH. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Dec 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

GREAT DEAL OF CORROSION SPOTS INDICATING FUTURE POINTS OF POSSIBLE RUPTURE OF THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE FAILURE. HAD CONSUMER TRAVELED IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MAJOR CRASH. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Nov 20, 2002 Suspension

WHILE BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THERE WAS LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE BALL JOINT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS A HISTORY OF COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURES ON THEIR 4.6L V-8 ENGINES. THE CRACK, NOTED BY FORD, IS ON THE FIRST CROSSOVER DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR. THE LEAKING FREEZE SPRAYS ALL OVE THE ENGINE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STOP. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUS...

Nov 20, 2002 Suspension

WHILE BACKING UP OUT OF A PARKING SPACE THERE WAS LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE BALL JOINT. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

FORD HAS A HISTORY OF COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURES ON THEIR 4.6L V-8 ENGINES. THE CRACK, NOTED BY FORD, IS ON THE FIRST CROSSOVER DIRECTLY BEHIND THE ALTERNATOR. THE LEAKING FREEZE SPRAYS ALL OVE THE ENGINE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STOP. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUS...

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 5, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY DURING THE RAIN. TS

Nov 5, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENLY, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY DURING THE RAIN. TS

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE OVERHEATED W/O WARNING AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN HALF. TS

Oct 30, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE OVERHEATED W/O WARNING AND VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN HALF. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIE ROD FELL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED, THE CRACK INTAKE PLASTIC MANIFOLD ON THE COOLING SYSTEM IS BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Steering

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING HEARD A GRINDING NOISE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TIE ROD FELL OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET. CONSUMER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER NOTICED, THE CRACK INTAKE PLASTIC MANIFOLD ON THE COOLING SYSTEM IS BROKE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE.THIS HAPPENED 5 TO 6 TIMES,DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM.AFTER THE 6 TIME,DEALERSIP REPLACED THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. MR

Oct 16, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, UNABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE.THIS HAPPENED 5 TO 6 TIMES,DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM.AFTER THE 6 TIME,DEALERSIP REPLACED THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. MR

Sep 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER ENGINE. *AK *YH

Sep 6, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED AND LEAKED ANTI-FREEZE ALL OVER ENGINE. *AK *YH

Aug 12, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH OR FASTER. WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND TIRES WERE REPLACED, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Aug 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON FIVE OCCASIONS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, ONCE EVEN WHEN TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, ABOUT EVERY 10-15 SECONDS. DEALERSHIP HAS OFFERRED TO REPLACE THE PRESENT 18 AMP HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BRAKER WITH A 25 AMP CIRCUIT BREA...

Aug 12, 2002 Suspension

VEHICLE DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING 65 MPH OR FASTER. WHEEL ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND TIRES WERE REPLACED, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK *YH

Aug 12, 2002 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED ON FIVE OCCASIONS IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, ONCE EVEN WHEN TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. LIGHTS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY, ABOUT EVERY 10-15 SECONDS. DEALERSHIP HAS OFFERRED TO REPLACE THE PRESENT 18 AMP HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BRAKER WITH A 25 AMP CIRCUIT BREA...

Aug 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE OVERHEAEDT DUE TO A CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD, CAUSING ALL THE FUEL TO RUN OUT.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Aug 5, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE OVERHEAEDT DUE TO A CRACK IN INTAKE MANIFOLD, CAUSING ALL THE FUEL TO RUN OUT.DEALER CONTACTED.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODEL; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODEL; HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 26, 2002 Suspension

WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SUDDENLY FAILED. CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR(4) BALL JOINTS REPLACED (LEFT AND RIGHT). *JG

Jun 26, 2002 Suspension

WHILE CONSUMER WAS BACKING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SUDDENLY FAILED. CONSUMER HAD ALL FOUR(4) BALL JOINTS REPLACED (LEFT AND RIGHT). *JG

May 31, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AND THEN CAME BACK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, ONCE LEAVING THE CONSUMER DESERTED IN A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER LIGHT SOURCES. *SCC

May 31, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS AND THEN CAME BACK. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH HEADLIGHTS HAVE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF, ONCE LEAVING THE CONSUMER DESERTED IN A 2 LANE HIGHWAY WITH NO OTHER LIGHT SOURCES. *SCC

Apr 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Apr 3, 2002 Steering

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DISENGAGED FROM THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND, TEARING A LARGE HOLE IN THE FRONT TIRE, THIS CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *YD. ALSO THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED.*JB

Apr 3, 2002 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DISENGAGED FROM THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND, TEARING A LARGE HOLE IN THE FRONT TIRE, THIS CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *YD. ALSO THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED.*JB

Apr 3, 2002 Steering

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DISENGAGED FROM THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND, TEARING A LARGE HOLE IN THE FRONT TIRE, THIS CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *YD. ALSO THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED.*JB

Apr 3, 2002 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM DISENGAGED FROM THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND DROPPED TO THE GROUND, TEARING A LARGE HOLE IN THE FRONT TIRE, THIS CAUSED COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *YD. ALSO THE INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS WERE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

Mar 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEAD LIGHTS ON, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT TWICE AND THE THIRD TIME WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEAD LIGHTS ON, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT TWICE AND THE THIRD TIME WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEAD LIGHTS ON, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT TWICE AND THE THIRD TIME WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. *YH

Mar 15, 2002 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING WITH HEAD LIGHTS ON, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT TWICE AND THE THIRD TIME WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. *YH

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED WATER SPRAYING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE IN ENGINE AREA. THERE WAS A CRACK IN MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, DEALER COULD NOT SEEM TO FIND A SOLUTION TO PROBLEM.*AK. *JB

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING NOTICED WATER SPRAYING FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE IN ENGINE AREA. THERE WAS A CRACK IN MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Mar 12, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, RESULTING IN VEHICLE LOSING POWER STEERING. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, DEALER COULD NOT SEEM TO FIND A SOLUTION TO PROBLEM.*AK. *JB

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN WATER AND STEAM STARTED SHOOTING OUT ONTO WINDSHIELD. WINDOW WAS SO FOGGED UP, IT AFFECTED CONSUMER'S DRIVING ABILITY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WATER JACKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD SPLIT THROWING COOLANT INTO ALTERNATOR FAN AND OVER ENTIRE ENGINE CAUSING WINDOW ...

Dec 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN WATER AND STEAM STARTED SHOOTING OUT ONTO WINDSHIELD. WINDOW WAS SO FOGGED UP, IT AFFECTED CONSUMER'S DRIVING ABILITY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WATER JACKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD SPLIT THROWING COOLANT INTO ALTERNATOR FAN AND OVER ENTIRE ENGINE CAUSING WINDOW ...

Dec 12, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN WATER AND STEAM STARTED SHOOTING OUT ONTO WINDSHIELD. WINDOW WAS SO FOGGED UP, IT AFFECTED CONSUMER'S DRIVING ABILITY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WATER JACKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD SPLIT THROWING COOLANT INTO ALTERNATOR FAN AND OVER ENTIRE ENGINE CAUSING WINDOW ...

Dec 12, 2001 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN WATER AND STEAM STARTED SHOOTING OUT ONTO WINDSHIELD. WINDOW WAS SO FOGGED UP, IT AFFECTED CONSUMER'S DRIVING ABILITY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WATER JACKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD SPLIT THROWING COOLANT INTO ALTERNATOR FAN AND OVER ENTIRE ENGINE CAUSING WINDOW ...

Dec 8, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WHEN RUNNING AND IN GEAR. *AK

Dec 8, 2001 Electrical System

CAR STALLS WHEN RUNNING AND IN GEAR. *AK

Dec 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST CONVERTER WENT BAD AT THE MILEAGE SPECIFIED. NOTICE - I ALSO OWN A 1990 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, ON WHICH THE IDENTICAL RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD WORE OUT. ON THE 1996 TOWNCAR THE TIEROD WAS SO BAD THAT THE RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARM SEPERATED AT THE TIE ROD UPON PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY! IF THIS COMP...

Dec 1, 2001 Steering

THE EXHAUST CONVERTER WENT BAD AT THE MILEAGE SPECIFIED. NOTICE - I ALSO OWN A 1990 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, ON WHICH THE IDENTICAL RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD WORE OUT. ON THE 1996 TOWNCAR THE TIEROD WAS SO BAD THAT THE RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARM SEPERATED AT THE TIE ROD UPON PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY! IF THIS COMP...

Dec 1, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST CONVERTER WENT BAD AT THE MILEAGE SPECIFIED. NOTICE - I ALSO OWN A 1990 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, ON WHICH THE IDENTICAL RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD WORE OUT. ON THE 1996 TOWNCAR THE TIEROD WAS SO BAD THAT THE RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARM SEPERATED AT THE TIE ROD UPON PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY! IF THIS COMP...

Dec 1, 2001 Steering

THE EXHAUST CONVERTER WENT BAD AT THE MILEAGE SPECIFIED. NOTICE - I ALSO OWN A 1990 LINCOLN TOWNCAR, ON WHICH THE IDENTICAL RIGHT SIDE TIE ROD WORE OUT. ON THE 1996 TOWNCAR THE TIEROD WAS SO BAD THAT THE RIGHT SIDE CONTROL ARM SEPERATED AT THE TIE ROD UPON PULLING INTO MY DRIVEWAY! IF THIS COMP...

Oct 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE ENTIRE LIGHT SYSTEM FAILS WHILE TRAVELING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. WE HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED. THE INCIDENT STILL OCCURRED AFTER THE REPLACEMENT .*AK

Oct 28, 2001 Exterior Lighting

THE ENTIRE LIGHT SYSTEM FAILS WHILE TRAVELING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE. WE HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AND THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH REPLACED. THE INCIDENT STILL OCCURRED AFTER THE REPLACEMENT .*AK

Oct 25, 2001 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING THE LINCOLN ON A MOONLESS NIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE WITH THE HIGH-BEAMS ON AND THE CD PLAYER OPERATING. SUDDENLY, THE LINCOLN'S HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO RAPIDLY OSCILLATE ON AND OFF. THIS CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CD PLAYER AND ...

Oct 25, 2001 Electrical System

I WAS DRIVING THE LINCOLN ON A MOONLESS NIGHT ON AN INTERSTATE WITH THE HIGH-BEAMS ON AND THE CD PLAYER OPERATING. SUDDENLY, THE LINCOLN'S HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO RAPIDLY OSCILLATE ON AND OFF. THIS CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL SECONDS. TO AVOID A SERIOUS ACCIDENT, I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CD PLAYER AND ...

Oct 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD, INSTANTLY SMOKE AND STEAM BELLOWED OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BLOWN INTAKE MANIFOLD, REPLACE PART AND NOTICE THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUINED. NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE POLICE CARS ON THE UNDERDESIGNED MANIFOLD.

Oct 3, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE HOOD, INSTANTLY SMOKE AND STEAM BELLOWED OUT FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BLOWN INTAKE MANIFOLD, REPLACE PART AND NOTICE THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUINED. NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE POLICE CARS ON THE UNDERDESIGNED MANIFOLD.

Sep 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

MY WIFE, SHARON M. DAVIS, SUSTAINED A REAR-END COLLISION WHILE WAITING FOR A STOPLIGHT TO CHANGE FROM RED TO GREEN. THIS OCURRED ON 08/23/2001. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Sep 9, 2001 Air Bags Crash

MY WIFE, SHARON M. DAVIS, SUSTAINED A REAR-END COLLISION WHILE WAITING FOR A STOPLIGHT TO CHANGE FROM RED TO GREEN. THIS OCURRED ON 08/23/2001. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT FOR LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 98V322000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Suspension

AFTER PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT AND SHUTTING VEHICLE OFF FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT FOR LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE. DEALERSHIP HAS INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT AFFECTED BY RECALL 98V322000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLIYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 10-15 TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Aug 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN APPLIYING BRAKES VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER 10-15 TIMES, AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

Jun 25, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN RETURNING TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN, DEALER FOUND ONE SIDE OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT HAD FROZE UP AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN, PART WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. *YH

Jun 25, 2001 Power Train

CONSUMER EXPERIENCED RESISTANCE IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN RETURNING TO THE NEUTRAL POSITION AFTER MAKING A TURN, DEALER FOUND ONE SIDE OF THE UNIVERSAL JOINT HAD FROZE UP AND WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN, PART WAS REPLACED AND PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. *YH

Mar 26, 2001 Suspension

UPPER BALLJOINT ON LEFT SIDE FAILED AT 57,000 MILES AND 57,790. RIGHT SIDE FAILED, CAUSING TERRIBLE NOISES. *AK *SLC

Mar 26, 2001 Suspension

UPPER BALLJOINT ON LEFT SIDE FAILED AT 57,000 MILES AND 57,790. RIGHT SIDE FAILED, CAUSING TERRIBLE NOISES. *AK *SLC

Mar 18, 2001 Steering

ON ABOVE DATE WHILE IN A PARKING LOT (THANK GOD) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY CAR THE STEERING QUIT WORKING. TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL ELICITED NO! RESPONSE. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. REPAIRS CONSISTED OF " REPAIRED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT SLEEVE AND REPLAICING DAMAGED AIR BAG CONTAC...

Mar 18, 2001 Steering

ON ABOVE DATE WHILE IN A PARKING LOT (THANK GOD) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK MY CAR THE STEERING QUIT WORKING. TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL ELICITED NO! RESPONSE. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. REPAIRS CONSISTED OF " REPAIRED STEERING COLUMN SHAFT SLEEVE AND REPLAICING DAMAGED AIR BAG CONTAC...

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Electrical System

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Air Bags

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Electrical System

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 20, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control

AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT AND CLOCK SPRING WENT BAD BECAUSE AIRBAG SHORTED OUT. SAFETY FEATURE SHORTED OUT HORN AND CRUISE CONTROL. *AK

Jan 30, 2001 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMET THOUGHT THAT DROVE OVER A HOLE, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS HAD FALLEN OFF VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE ROD ENDS. *YH

Jan 30, 2001 Steering

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMET THOUGHT THAT DROVE OVER A HOLE, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS HAD FALLEN OFF VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE ROD ENDS. *YH

Jan 30, 2001 Suspension

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMET THOUGHT THAT DROVE OVER A HOLE, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS HAD FALLEN OFF VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE ROD ENDS. *YH

Jan 30, 2001 Steering

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMET THOUGHT THAT DROVE OVER A HOLE, GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS HAD FALLEN OFF VEHICLE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED BROKEN LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE ROD ENDS. *YH

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS COMING TOWARDS AND INTERSECTION, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. ALSO, THERE WAS NO STEERING, FORCING HIM INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS COMING TOWARDS AND INTERSECTION, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. ALSO, THERE WAS NO STEERING, FORCING HIM INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS COMING TOWARDS AND INTERSECTION, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. ALSO, THERE WAS NO STEERING, FORCING HIM INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Jan 11, 2001 Steering Crash

CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WAS COMING TOWARDS AND INTERSECTION, WENT TO APPLY BRAKES AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES. ALSO, THERE WAS NO STEERING, FORCING HIM INTO A GUARDRAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK

Dec 28, 2000 Suspension

ARMS THAT HOLD MAIN FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Dec 28, 2000 Suspension

ARMS THAT HOLD MAIN FRAME BROKE WHILE DRIVING. NLM

Oct 17, 2000 Wheels

CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH UPGRADED WIRE WHEELS, THE WIRES SPOKES WERE CONTINUALLY BREAKING AND BECOMING LOOSE, THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THEY WERE SAFE AND NOT TO WORRY, HOWEVER THE TIRES WERE FAILING DUE TO THE WHEEL SPOKES. *MJS

Oct 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING. *MJS

Oct 17, 2000 Wheels

CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITH UPGRADED WIRE WHEELS, THE WIRES SPOKES WERE CONTINUALLY BREAKING AND BECOMING LOOSE, THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THEY WERE SAFE AND NOT TO WORRY, HOWEVER THE TIRES WERE FAILING DUE TO THE WHEEL SPOKES. *MJS

Oct 17, 2000 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING. *MJS

Aug 10, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS ON BALL JOINTS , IT WAS SEALED AND COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. THEREFORE, WHEN THERE WAS A LACK OF LUBRICATION ON BALL JOINTS, IT WOULD FREEZE UP, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN CONSUMER RUNNING OFF ROAD. *AK REPLACE PITMAN ARM AND ...

Aug 10, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS ON BALL JOINTS , IT WAS SEALED AND COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. THEREFORE, WHEN THERE WAS A LACK OF LUBRICATION ON BALL JOINTS, IT WOULD FREEZE UP, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN CONSUMER RUNNING OFF ROAD. *AK REPLACE PITMAN ARM AND ...

Aug 10, 2000 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS ON BALL JOINTS , IT WAS SEALED AND COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. THEREFORE, WHEN THERE WAS A LACK OF LUBRICATION ON BALL JOINTS, IT WOULD FREEZE UP, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN CONSUMER RUNNING OFF ROAD. *AK REPLACE PITMAN ARM AND ...

Aug 10, 2000 Steering

VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH NO GREASE FITTINGS ON BALL JOINTS , IT WAS SEALED AND COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. THEREFORE, WHEN THERE WAS A LACK OF LUBRICATION ON BALL JOINTS, IT WOULD FREEZE UP, CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP, RESULTING IN CONSUMER RUNNING OFF ROAD. *AK REPLACE PITMAN ARM AND ...

Mar 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT FREQUENTLY AT NIGHT, NOT ALLOWING CONSUMER TO SEE. DEALER LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *AK

Mar 27, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS GO OUT FREQUENTLY AT NIGHT, NOT ALLOWING CONSUMER TO SEE. DEALER LOOKED AT VEHICLE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. *AK

Mar 3, 2000 Electrical System

IN COLD TEMPERATURE HORN PAD WILL BECOME VERY STIFF AND HARD, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR DRIVER TO SOUND HORN. PROBLEM REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED. *AK *ML

Mar 3, 2000 Electrical System

IN COLD TEMPERATURE HORN PAD WILL BECOME VERY STIFF AND HARD, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR DRIVER TO SOUND HORN. PROBLEM REPORTED TO DEALER, BUT NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED. *AK *ML

Feb 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *AK

Feb 2, 2000 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *AK

Dec 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL, HAS STALLED IN INTERSECTIONS TWO TIMES INDUCING NEAR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A NUMBER OF TRIES. ON 10-21-99 I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT, CHANGE FILTERS, CLEAN INJECTORS. THE ENGINE STILL HAS THE RANDOM STALL FEATURE. TODAY, WHEN I ...

Dec 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL, HAS STALLED IN INTERSECTIONS TWO TIMES INDUCING NEAR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER A NUMBER OF TRIES. ON 10-21-99 I HAD A MECHANIC CHECK IT OUT, CHANGE FILTERS, CLEAN INJECTORS. THE ENGINE STILL HAS THE RANDOM STALL FEATURE. TODAY, WHEN I ...

Nov 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED TRHOUGH, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Nov 23, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE LINES RUSTED TRHOUGH, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. DEALER HAS INSPECTED AND REPAIRED VEHICLE. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ03-004

Nov 8, 1999 Seats Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ABOUT 14 HOURS, HORN STARTED BLOWING. WHEN OWNER WENT TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEM, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT WINDOWS. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE W...

Nov 8, 1999 Seats Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ABOUT 14 HOURS, HORN STARTED BLOWING. WHEN OWNER WENT TO EXAMINE THE PROBLEM, FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT WINDOWS. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE MARSHALL STATED THAT THE FIRE APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE W...

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Other

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Service Brakes, Air

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Fuel System, Other

IDLE AIR CONTROL AND MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL WHEN MAKING TURNS IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NLM

Oct 26, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

EXHAUST GAS SENSOR FAILED. NLM

Sep 20, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOSES TENSION WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE, NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 20, 1999 Steering

THE STEERING WHEEL LOSES TENSION WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE, NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER THE HIGH BEAMS ARE IN USE, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WOULD SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER & CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOTHING COULD BE FOUND TO CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN. *AK

Sep 15, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHENEVER THE HIGH BEAMS ARE IN USE, THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WOULD SHUT DOWN. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER & CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC NOTHING COULD BE FOUND TO CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SHUT DOWN. *AK

Aug 18, 1999 Visibility

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED, ONCE IN THE LOWER RIGHT AND ONCE IN THE LOWER LEFT. WE DON'T KNOW IF THIS CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE PURCHASING THE CAR. WE HAVE ALSO HAD IT TO THE DEALER FOR WIND NOISE COMING FROM AROUND THE FRONT DOORS. ANY INFORMATION OR HELP YOU CA...

Aug 18, 1999 Visibility

ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED, ONCE IN THE LOWER RIGHT AND ONCE IN THE LOWER LEFT. WE DON'T KNOW IF THIS CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE PURCHASING THE CAR. WE HAVE ALSO HAD IT TO THE DEALER FOR WIND NOISE COMING FROM AROUND THE FRONT DOORS. ANY INFORMATION OR HELP YOU CA...

Jul 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 2:00 AM, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ALL THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAPPENED, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 30, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT 2:00 AM, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING ALL THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THIS IS THE FOURTH TIME THIS HAPPENED, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK

Jul 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS / DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. NEITHER DEALER NOR FORD HAS PROVIDED HELP. *YC *ML

Jul 22, 1999 Interior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS / DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. NEITHER DEALER NOR FORD HAS PROVIDED HELP. *YC *ML

Jul 22, 1999 Exterior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS / DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. NEITHER DEALER NOR FORD HAS PROVIDED HELP. *YC *ML

Jul 22, 1999 Interior Lighting

THE HEADLIGHTS / DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO POOR VISIBILITY. NEITHER DEALER NOR FORD HAS PROVIDED HELP. *YC *ML

Apr 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 28, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A TURN VEHICLE STALLS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLES TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DO NOT STAY IN ON POSITION IF THE VEHICLE IS SLIGHTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THIRTY DEGREES. DEALER SAYS THAT IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Apr 26, 1999 Exterior Lighting

VEHICLES TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS DO NOT STAY IN ON POSITION IF THE VEHICLE IS SLIGHTLY TURNED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT THIRTY DEGREES. DEALER SAYS THAT IT'S NORMAL. *AK

Apr 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, LOSS ALL ACCELERATOR POWER.

Apr 13, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

ACCELERATOR CABLE BROKE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, LOSS ALL ACCELERATOR POWER.

Mar 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL THE TURNING SIGNAL WON'T STAY LATCHED AT ALL UNTIL THE DRIVER TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL FIVE OR TEN DEGREES TO THE RIGHT/LEFT OR CENTER IN ORDER FOR TURNING SIGNAL TO WORK. *AK

Mar 17, 1999 Exterior Lighting

WHEN USING THE RIGHT TURNING SIGNAL THE TURNING SIGNAL WON'T STAY LATCHED AT ALL UNTIL THE DRIVER TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL FIVE OR TEN DEGREES TO THE RIGHT/LEFT OR CENTER IN ORDER FOR TURNING SIGNAL TO WORK. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Seat Belts

CONSUMER TRIED TO RELEASE HIMSELF FROM DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND COULD NOT. CONSUMER HAD TO SLIDE UNDERNEATH BY USING A PAIR OF PIPE PLYERS AND SQUEEZED VERY TIGHTLY BEFORE THE BELTS RELEASED. CONSUMER FOUND A QUARTER IN THE MACHANISM THAT CAUSED THE JAM. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Seat Belts

CONSUMER TRIED TO RELEASE HIMSELF FROM DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT AND COULD NOT. CONSUMER HAD TO SLIDE UNDERNEATH BY USING A PAIR OF PIPE PLYERS AND SQUEEZED VERY TIGHTLY BEFORE THE BELTS RELEASED. CONSUMER FOUND A QUARTER IN THE MACHANISM THAT CAUSED THE JAM. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN MAKING A TURN. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. APPROXIMATELY THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WERE INVOLVED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 23, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE DIES AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN MAKING A TURN. DEALER CONTACTED AND WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. APPROXIMATELY THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS WERE INVOLVED. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Sep 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Sep 25, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILED.

Aug 25, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO INFORMATION REPORTRD.

Aug 25, 1998 Unknown Or Other

NO INFORMATION REPORTRD.

Jul 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHTS THE PANEL LIGHTS DIM DUE TO DESIGN, THIS RESULTS IN DIFFICULTY IN SEEING DASH COMPONENTS DURING DAYTIME.

Jul 20, 1998 Exterior Lighting

WHEN TURNING ON HEADLIGHTS THE PANEL LIGHTS DIM DUE TO DESIGN, THIS RESULTS IN DIFFICULTY IN SEEING DASH COMPONENTS DURING DAYTIME.

May 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 18, 1998 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN 50 MPH FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH THE DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

May 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

May 12, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE STALLS CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.

Apr 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT ANY RATE OF SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 30, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT ANY RATE OF SPEED THE VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Apr 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH DOWN HILL AND CURVES WHEN THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING . CONSUMER CONTACTED LINCOLN DEARLERSHIP, THEY SAID THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD GET A LAWYER. MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM, SUP...

Apr 29, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH DOWN HILL AND CURVES WHEN THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING . CONSUMER CONTACTED LINCOLN DEARLERSHIP, THEY SAID THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD GET A LAWYER. MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT PROBLEM, SUP...

Apr 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SHOOK UPON PRESING GAS PEDAL, BUT NOT TO THE FLOOR.

Apr 24, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SHOOK UPON PRESING GAS PEDAL, BUT NOT TO THE FLOOR.

Apr 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 7, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HORN PAD SWITCH AND WIPER SWITCH, WHILE IN FOR REPAIR VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Apr 7, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 7, 1998 Electrical System Fire

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE HORN PAD SWITCH AND WIPER SWITCH, WHILE IN FOR REPAIR VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE.

Apr 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Apr 2, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE FAILS INTERMITTENTLY.

Mar 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Mar 25, 1998 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE FIRE.

Feb 19, 1998 Unknown Or Other

IDLE AIR CONTROL (BYPASS) VALVE FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE MAKES LOUD HORN LIKE NOISE.

Feb 19, 1998 Unknown Or Other

IDLE AIR CONTROL (BYPASS) VALVE FAILURE CAUSING VEHICLE MAKES LOUD HORN LIKE NOISE.

Feb 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN BACKING UP CAUSING COLLISION.

Feb 13, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN BACKING UP CAUSING COLLISION.

Jan 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER 15 PMH, CAUSING LEFT BRAKE/RIGHT BRAKE TO ALTERNATE.

Jan 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES MALFUNCTION AT LOW SPEEDS UNDER 15 PMH, CAUSING LEFT BRAKE/RIGHT BRAKE TO ALTERNATE.

Dec 8, 1997 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION,ENGINE ON, VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE BACK WARDS, RAN OVER CONSUMER. JUMPED OUT OF PARK POSITION. FRONT LEFT WHEEL RAN OVER CONSUMER'S BACK, CAUSING LARGE BRUISES ON BODY. *AK

Dec 8, 1997 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSITION,ENGINE ON, VEHICLE STARTED TO MOVE BACK WARDS, RAN OVER CONSUMER. JUMPED OUT OF PARK POSITION. FRONT LEFT WHEEL RAN OVER CONSUMER'S BACK, CAUSING LARGE BRUISES ON BODY. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EQUIPPED W/ABS BRAKES; WHEEL SENSORS CHANGED (6) TIMES AND ENTIRE BRAKE MODULE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DUPLICATE FAILURE AND REMEDY THE CONDITION. VEHICLE FAILS TO STOP WITH POTENTIAL TO PEDAL APPLICATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 28, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

EQUIPPED W/ABS BRAKES; WHEEL SENSORS CHANGED (6) TIMES AND ENTIRE BRAKE MODULE REPLACED. DEALERSHIP UNABLE TO DUPLICATE FAILURE AND REMEDY THE CONDITION. VEHICLE FAILS TO STOP WITH POTENTIAL TO PEDAL APPLICATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Oct 27, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSES THEM TO TIGHTEN WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN PASSENGERS REMOVING SEAT BELTS.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SMELL WHEN TURNED ON.

Oct 27, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT DESIGN CAUSES THEM TO TIGHTEN WHILE DRIVING RESULTING IN PASSENGERS REMOVING SEAT BELTS.

Oct 27, 1997 Equipment

AIR CONDITIONER SMELL WHEN TURNED ON.

Oct 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS.

Oct 15, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STALLS.

Oct 10, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SPEED CONTROL DEFECTIVE, REPLACE SERVO ASSEMBLY.

Oct 10, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, SPEED CONTROL DEFECTIVE, REPLACE SERVO ASSEMBLY.

Oct 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR, SPEED CONTROL FOUND INOPERATIVE, REPLACE SPEED CONTROL SERVO AND SERVO CABLE.

Oct 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL.

Oct 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHEN IN REVERSE GEAR, SPEED CONTROL FOUND INOPERATIVE, REPLACE SPEED CONTROL SERVO AND SERVO CABLE.

Oct 6, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

INOPERATIVE SPEED CONTROL.

Oct 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUALLY.

Oct 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAIL CONTINUALLY.

Sep 11, 1997 Wheels

THE TIRE/WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH FREEWAY WALL.

Sep 11, 1997 Wheels

THE TIRE/WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO COLLIDE WITH FREEWAY WALL.

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH VEHICLE IN DRIVE GEAR, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Sep 8, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING WITH VEHICLE IN DRIVE GEAR, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS BRAKES KICK IN, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT COME TO A STOP. IT SEEMS LIKE THE HARDER DRIVER PRESSES ON THE BRAKE, THE PEDAL COMES BACK UP, PREVENTING THE VEIHCLE TO COME TO A STOP. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIMES. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN STOPPING BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR.

Sep 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ABS BRAKES KICK IN, AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT COME TO A STOP. IT SEEMS LIKE THE HARDER DRIVER PRESSES ON THE BRAKE, THE PEDAL COMES BACK UP, PREVENTING THE VEIHCLE TO COME TO A STOP. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIMES. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY, WHEN STOPPING BRAKES GO TO THE FLOOR.

Aug 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLS AT LEAST TWICE A DAY AND THE DEALER HAD REPLACED 15 DIFFERENT PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *YH

Aug 5, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK THE VEHICLE STALLS AT LEAST TWICE A DAY AND THE DEALER HAD REPLACED 15 DIFFERENT PARTS BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. *YH

Jun 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Jun 20, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURY.

Jun 16, 1997 Steering

VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY.

Jun 16, 1997 Steering

VARIABLE ASSIST STEERING FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWAY.

Jun 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT.

Jun 2, 1997 Seat Belts

THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT RETRACT.

May 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ARE VERY NOISY.

May 27, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES ARE VERY NOISY.

Apr 30, 1997 Visibility

WIND NOISE COMES THROUGH WINDSHIELD.

Apr 30, 1997 Visibility

WIND NOISE COMES THROUGH WINDSHIELD.

Apr 14, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAILED.

Apr 14, 1997 Visibility

DRIVER'S SIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Apr 10, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES FAILED.

Mar 31, 1997 Seat Belts

INITIALLY, WHEN PLACED MANUAL SHOULDER/LAP BELT AROUND PASSERNGER, FRONT AND BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGER'S BELTS HAVE TENDENCY TO BECOME VERY TIGHT, FIT WON'T ALLOW MOVEMENT, REMAINING RIGID WHILE IN OPERATION. *AK

Mar 31, 1997 Seat Belts

INITIALLY, WHEN PLACED MANUAL SHOULDER/LAP BELT AROUND PASSERNGER, FRONT AND BOTH REAR SEAT PASSENGER'S BELTS HAVE TENDENCY TO BECOME VERY TIGHT, FIT WON'T ALLOW MOVEMENT, REMAINING RIGID WHILE IN OPERATION. *AK

Feb 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCHES FAILED.

Feb 20, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR LATCHES FAILED.

Feb 18, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE RETRACTED OR EXTENDED.

Feb 18, 1997 Seat Belts

REAR SEAT BELTS LOCKED AND COULD NOT BE RETRACTED OR EXTENDED.

Jan 9, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF CONTROL.

Jan 9, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID FLEW OPEN ON FREEWAY.

Jan 9, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF CONTROL.

Jan 9, 1997 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID FLEW OPEN ON FREEWAY.

Jan 3, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

MILEAGE IS POOR ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO FAULTY FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jan 3, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

MILEAGE IS POOR ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO FAULTY FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Steering Crash

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH PITMAN ARM, MANUFACTURER SAYS RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT HER VEHICLE BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS A RESULT. *AK

Jan 2, 1997 Steering Crash

HAVING A PROBLEM WITH PITMAN ARM, MANUFACTURER SAYS RECALL DOES NOT AFFECT HER VEHICLE BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS A RESULT. *AK

Dec 31, 1996 Structure

THE TRUNK WAS ICE COVERED AND THE AUTOMATIC OPENING MECHANISM OPENED THE TRUNK ONLY ONE HALF OF AN INCH. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RAISE LID BY PLACING FINGERS OF BOTH HANDS UNDER THE LIP OF LID AND LIFTING. LIFTING EFFORT CAUSED SELF CLOSING FEATURE TO FUNCTION AND LID CLOSED ON BOTH HANDS, CAUSING SEVER...

Dec 31, 1996 Structure

THE TRUNK WAS ICE COVERED AND THE AUTOMATIC OPENING MECHANISM OPENED THE TRUNK ONLY ONE HALF OF AN INCH. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO RAISE LID BY PLACING FINGERS OF BOTH HANDS UNDER THE LIP OF LID AND LIFTING. LIFTING EFFORT CAUSED SELF CLOSING FEATURE TO FUNCTION AND LID CLOSED ON BOTH HANDS, CAUSING SEVER...

Dec 23, 1996 Suspension

AFTER 66 MPH THE CAR VIBRATES, TOOK TO DEALER, COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM . *AK

Dec 23, 1996 Suspension

AFTER 66 MPH THE CAR VIBRATES, TOOK TO DEALER, COULDN'T FIND PROBLEM . *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. THE VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP BUT IT ALL WAYS STALLS WHEN IT IS ON THE ROAD. *AK

Dec 2, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT ANY NOTICE. THE VEHICLE WILL START BACK UP BUT IT ALL WAYS STALLS WHEN IT IS ON THE ROAD. *AK

Nov 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES DRAG/ PULL/ SQUEAK/STICK AND THEY ARE JUST LIKE RUBBER WHEN STEPPING ON THEM, THIS IS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. CONSUMER STATESS THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING FREQUENTLY, DEALER STATES THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. *SLC

Nov 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BRAKES DRAG/ PULL/ SQUEAK/STICK AND THEY ARE JUST LIKE RUBBER WHEN STEPPING ON THEM, THIS IS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. CONSUMER STATESS THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING FREQUENTLY, DEALER STATES THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. *SLC

Nov 4, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES DRAG/ PULL/ SQUEAK/STICK AND THEY ARE JUST LIKE RUBBER WHEN STEPPING ON THEM, THIS IS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. CONSUMER STATESS THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING FREQUENTLY, DEALER STATES THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. *SLC

Nov 4, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE BRAKES DRAG/ PULL/ SQUEAK/STICK AND THEY ARE JUST LIKE RUBBER WHEN STEPPING ON THEM, THIS IS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS. THE SYSTEM HAS ABS. CONSUMER STATESS THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING FREQUENTLY, DEALER STATES THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. *SLC

Oct 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Oct 29, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK

Aug 12, 1996 Air Bags Crash

OTHER: CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK FROM AIR BAG, CAUSING DRIVER TO PASS OUT/DRIVE OFF ROAD.

Aug 12, 1996 Air Bags Crash

OTHER: CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK FROM AIR BAG, CAUSING DRIVER TO PASS OUT/DRIVE OFF ROAD.

Jul 29, 1996 Seats Crash

WHEN REARENDED, THE TWO FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED ON THERE OWN, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING REAREND ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN REARENDED, THE TWO FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED ON THERE OWN, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING REAREND ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Seats Crash

WHEN REARENDED, THE TWO FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED ON THERE OWN, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING REAREND ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Jul 29, 1996 Air Bags Crash

WHEN REARENDED, THE TWO FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE AND RECLINED ON THERE OWN, ALSO NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING REAREND ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES. *AK

Jul 26, 1996 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE A SAFETY DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SHOULDER STRAP, BECAUSE THE SHOULDER STRAPS ARE TOO SHORT, THEY MAY CAUSE DEATH/BODILY INJURY. *AK

Jul 26, 1996 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS HAVE A SAFETY DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SHOULDER STRAP, BECAUSE THE SHOULDER STRAPS ARE TOO SHORT, THEY MAY CAUSE DEATH/BODILY INJURY. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Seat Belts

ALL SEAT BELTS EXCEPT DRIVER'S RETRACTS UPON MOVING BACKWARDS.

Jul 24, 1996 Seat Belts

ALL SEAT BELTS EXCEPT DRIVER'S RETRACTS UPON MOVING BACKWARDS.

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF/STALLS. *AK VEHICLE HAS STALLED AFTER ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER INSTALLED OCTANE BOOSTER AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR A WHILE AND THEN STALLED AGAIN, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS RAN FINE SINCE, HOWEVER SHE HAS NOT DONE ANY MOUNTAIN DRIVING AND THIS IS WHEN...

Jul 8, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF/STALLS. *AK VEHICLE HAS STALLED AFTER ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER INSTALLED OCTANE BOOSTER AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR A WHILE AND THEN STALLED AGAIN, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS RAN FINE SINCE, HOWEVER SHE HAS NOT DONE ANY MOUNTAIN DRIVING AND THIS IS WHEN...

Jul 8, 1996 Electrical System

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF/STALLS. *AK VEHICLE HAS STALLED AFTER ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER INSTALLED OCTANE BOOSTER AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR A WHILE AND THEN STALLED AGAIN, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS RAN FINE SINCE, HOWEVER SHE HAS NOT DONE ANY MOUNTAIN DRIVING AND THIS IS WHEN...

Jul 8, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE CUTS OFF/STALLS. *AK VEHICLE HAS STALLED AFTER ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, DEALER INSTALLED OCTANE BOOSTER AND VEHICLE RAN FINE FOR A WHILE AND THEN STALLED AGAIN, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE HAS RAN FINE SINCE, HOWEVER SHE HAS NOT DONE ANY MOUNTAIN DRIVING AND THIS IS WHEN...

Jul 1, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED FUEL PUMP TO STOP. ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 1, 1996 Electrical System

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED FUEL PUMP TO STOP. ALL POWER TO THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL AND NO PARTS. AFTER GETTING AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OF RECALL 96V070000. *AK *JB

Jun 24, 1996 Latches/locks/linkages

NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL AND NO PARTS. AFTER GETTING AN APPOINTMENT TO BRING VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OF RECALL 96V070000. *AK *JB

Mar 5, 1996 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT TO FIT AN AVERAGE ADULT. BECAUSE THEY ARE SO SHORT, THEY ARE CHOKING THE PASSENGERS THAT USE THEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE TOO SHORT TO FIT AN AVERAGE ADULT. BECAUSE THEY ARE SO SHORT, THEY ARE CHOKING THE PASSENGERS THAT USE THEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jan 22, 1996 Electrical System

FAILURE OF THE HORN, HORN DOES NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER. TT

Jan 22, 1996 Electrical System

FAILURE OF THE HORN, HORN DOES NOT WORK IN COLD WEATHER. TT

Jan 5, 1996 Electrical System

MATERIAL COVERING HORN BUTTONS TOO FIRM, CAUSING DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING HORN IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *SD

Jan 5, 1996 Electrical System

MATERIAL COVERING HORN BUTTONS TOO FIRM, CAUSING DIFFICULTY DEPRESSING HORN IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *SD

Dec 20, 1995 Electrical System

HORN/AIRBAG PACKING GETS HARD IN COLD WEATHER, LEAVING HORN INOPERATIVE. *SD

Dec 20, 1995 Electrical System

HORN/AIRBAG PACKING GETS HARD IN COLD WEATHER, LEAVING HORN INOPERATIVE. *SD

Nov 8, 1995 Structure

LUBE AND REPOSITION GAS TANK AND EXHAUST HANGERS, REMOVE REAR WHEEL TO GET TO FRAME AREA, FINALLY FIX SHIMMY LEFT SIDE BODY GROMMET, BODY TOO CLOSE TO FRAME. BODY WAS RESTED ON FUEL LINES, REMOVED BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS, RETORQUED BODY MOUNT BOLT.*JB

Nov 8, 1995 Structure

LUBE AND REPOSITION GAS TANK AND EXHAUST HANGERS, REMOVE REAR WHEEL TO GET TO FRAME AREA, FINALLY FIX SHIMMY LEFT SIDE BODY GROMMET, BODY TOO CLOSE TO FRAME. BODY WAS RESTED ON FUEL LINES, REMOVED BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS, RETORQUED BODY MOUNT BOLT.*JB