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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 14, 2019 Air Bags 140,000 mi

ON 01/12/2019 I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT DOWN A LEVEL COUNTRY ROAD WITH 1 PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOOK A FEW MINUTES T...

Jan 14, 2019 Air Bags 140,000 mi

ON 01/12/2019 I WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT DOWN A LEVEL COUNTRY ROAD WITH 1 PASSENGER IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN FOR NO REASON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. AFTER REGAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOOK A FEW MINUTES T...

May 9, 2018 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I'VE CHANGE THE BRAKE SWITCH ON MY CAR OVER FOUR TIMES AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. MT CAR WILL NOT CHAGE GIER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARK.

May 9, 2018 Service Brakes 76,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I'VE CHANGE THE BRAKE SWITCH ON MY CAR OVER FOUR TIMES AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. MT CAR WILL NOT CHAGE GIER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARK.

Jan 19, 2018 Engine 123,000 mi

INTAKE MANFIOLD

Jan 19, 2018 Engine 123,000 mi

INTAKE MANFIOLD

Jun 7, 2016 Air Bags 117,750 mi

TAKATA RECALL ? MY WIFE AND FRIEND DRIVING 30 MPH IN NO TRAFFIC, AND THE DRIVERS SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT AND THE YELLOW BAG CAME OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A COUNTRY ROAD.

Jun 7, 2016 Air Bags 117,750 mi

TAKATA RECALL ? MY WIFE AND FRIEND DRIVING 30 MPH IN NO TRAFFIC, AND THE DRIVERS SEAT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. SHE SAID IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN SHOT AND THE YELLOW BAG CAME OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. DRIVING STRAIGHT AHEAD ON A COUNTRY ROAD.

Nov 10, 2014 Air Bags 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Nov 10, 2014 Air Bags 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Nov 14, 2012 Steering Crash 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSO WENT AIRBORNE, ROLLED OVER AND SPUN THREE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WA...

Nov 14, 2012 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSO WENT AIRBORNE, ROLLED OVER AND SPUN THREE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WA...

Nov 14, 2012 Steering Crash 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSO WENT AIRBORNE, ROLLED OVER AND SPUN THREE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WA...

Nov 14, 2012 Air Bags Crash 129,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE AS THE VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALSO WENT AIRBORNE, ROLLED OVER AND SPUN THREE TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WA...

Nov 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING EXCESSIVELY AND EXHIBITING LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISES FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE CYLINDERS MALFUNCT...

Nov 15, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING EXCESSIVELY AND EXHIBITING LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISES FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE CYLINDERS MALFUNCT...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER HEARING C. THE RECENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH TOYOTA VEHICLES, I AM PROMPTED TO WRITE YOU AGAIN REGARDING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE UP MY DRIVEWAY, AND PARK IN MY GARAGE, TRAVELING C. 5 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY SOUNDED AS IF WERE REVVING AND...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER HEARING C. THE RECENT SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH TOYOTA VEHICLES, I AM PROMPTED TO WRITE YOU AGAIN REGARDING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION WITH MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE UP MY DRIVEWAY, AND PARK IN MY GARAGE, TRAVELING C. 5 MPH, THE CAR SUDDENLY SOUNDED AS IF WERE REVVING AND...

Jan 27, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 6,000 mi

2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CAR HAS AUTO LOCK FEATURE LOCKING ALL DOORS WHEN MOVING FORWARD. AFTER STOPPING THOSE IN THE FRONT SEAT CAN EXIT BY USING DOOR HANDLE. THOSE IN REAR SEAT MUST FIRST USE THE UNLOCK PLUNGER. IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT IF REAR PASSENGERS DO NOT KNOW THIS THEY ARE TRAPPED IN CAR. *CW

Jan 27, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 6,000 mi

2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CAR HAS AUTO LOCK FEATURE LOCKING ALL DOORS WHEN MOVING FORWARD. AFTER STOPPING THOSE IN THE FRONT SEAT CAN EXIT BY USING DOOR HANDLE. THOSE IN REAR SEAT MUST FIRST USE THE UNLOCK PLUNGER. IN EVENT OF ACCIDENT IF REAR PASSENGERS DO NOT KNOW THIS THEY ARE TRAPPED IN CAR. *CW

Jan 22, 2010 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

WHILE SITTING IN A DRIVE THRU MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CAUGHT A BLAZE UNDER THE HOOD. *TR

Jan 22, 2010 Electrical System Fire 100,000 mi

WHILE SITTING IN A DRIVE THRU MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CAUGHT A BLAZE UNDER THE HOOD. *TR

Aug 4, 2009 Seat Belts 47,950 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SAFETY BELT ON MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NO LONGER LATCHES AND APPEARS TO BE LOCKED PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT FROM BEING CONNECTED/LATCHED. THE DASH BOARD SEAT BELT INDICATOR (NORMALLY LIT UP WHEN A SEAT BELT IS NOT ATTACHED) DOES NOT LIGHT UP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ONLY A COUPLE...

Aug 4, 2009 Seat Belts 47,950 mi

THE DRIVER SIDE SAFETY BELT ON MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR NO LONGER LATCHES AND APPEARS TO BE LOCKED PREVENTING THE SEAT BELT FROM BEING CONNECTED/LATCHED. THE DASH BOARD SEAT BELT INDICATOR (NORMALLY LIT UP WHEN A SEAT BELT IS NOT ATTACHED) DOES NOT LIGHT UP. THIS PROBLEM STARTED ONLY A COUPLE...

Jun 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 56,000 mi

RE 2002 LINCOLN TC CARTIER L. THE MOST USELESS AND DANGEROUS ACCESSORY ON THIS AUTO IS THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE & ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR THAT THERE IS ANY WAY ONE MAY ADJUST EITHER/OR AS THEY ADJUST SIMULTANEOUSLY. RECENTLY THIS "ACCESSORY" COST ME $1000.00. MY WIFE WAS STOPPED, WAITIN...

Jun 4, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 56,000 mi

RE 2002 LINCOLN TC CARTIER L. THE MOST USELESS AND DANGEROUS ACCESSORY ON THIS AUTO IS THE ADJUSTABLE BRAKE & ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THERE DOESN'T APPEAR THAT THERE IS ANY WAY ONE MAY ADJUST EITHER/OR AS THEY ADJUST SIMULTANEOUSLY. RECENTLY THIS "ACCESSORY" COST ME $1000.00. MY WIFE WAS STOPPED, WAITIN...

May 5, 2009 Air Bags 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WA...

May 5, 2009 Air Bags 153,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A POTHOLE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WA...

Feb 8, 2009 Electrical System 99,000 mi

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED FOR A LONG TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP, I COULD SMELL BURNING PLASTIC. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF THIS MY CAR WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. FOUND THE HARNESS PLUG TO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED. I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHY THE FUSE DIDN'T BLOW ?. I REPLACED THE PLUG WITH NEW CONNECTORS AND...

Feb 8, 2009 Electrical System 99,000 mi

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED FOR A LONG TRAFFIC LIGHT STOP, I COULD SMELL BURNING PLASTIC. AFTER SEVERAL WEEKS OF THIS MY CAR WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. FOUND THE HARNESS PLUG TO THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED. I AM CURIOUS AS TO WHY THE FUSE DIDN'T BLOW ?. I REPLACED THE PLUG WITH NEW CONNECTORS AND...

Oct 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INSTEAD. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY SPEED UP. THE FAILURE RECENTLY OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BU...

Oct 23, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DEPRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS DEPRESSED INSTEAD. THIS CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO UNEXPECTEDLY SPEED UP. THE FAILURE RECENTLY OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES, BU...

Oct 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL ONE MINUTE LATER. THE MECHANIC AND DEALER WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Oct 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE UNTIL ONE MINUTE LATER. THE MECHANIC AND DEALER WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILU...

Mar 13, 2007 Air Bags

TRAVELING AT 65 OR 70 MPH ON A CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY LAST SUMMER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED (CAUSING PAIN, BRUISING, ETC. BUT NOTHING APPARENTLY PERMANENT - NO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM HAS EVER BEEN CONTEMPLATED). IT WAS SHOCKING IN THAT THERE WAS NO CRASH OF ANY KIND. THE PASSENGER T...

Mar 13, 2007 Air Bags

TRAVELING AT 65 OR 70 MPH ON A CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY LAST SUMMER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED (CAUSING PAIN, BRUISING, ETC. BUT NOTHING APPARENTLY PERMANENT - NO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM HAS EVER BEEN CONTEMPLATED). IT WAS SHOCKING IN THAT THERE WAS NO CRASH OF ANY KIND. THE PASSENGER T...

Mar 11, 2007 Air Bags

ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY LINCOLN TOWN CAR APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE PASSENGER RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED. ALSO CAUSING INJURIES TO MY DAUGHTER, INJURIES INCLUDES A BRUISED EAR DRUM AND AN ASTHMA ATTACK. *JB

Mar 11, 2007 Air Bags

ON THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2007, MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY LINCOLN TOWN CAR APPROXIMATELY 55 MILES PER HOUR. FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE PASSENGER RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG INFLATED. ALSO CAUSING INJURIES TO MY DAUGHTER, INJURIES INCLUDES A BRUISED EAR DRUM AND AN ASTHMA ATTACK. *JB

Dec 6, 2006 Visibility 20,571 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A CITY STREET, SMOKE ERUPTED FROM ALL OF THE AIR VENTS ON THE DASH, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES PRESENT. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH STOPPED THE SMOKE. AFTERWARDS, AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED, SMOK...

Dec 6, 2006 Visibility 20,571 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A CITY STREET, SMOKE ERUPTED FROM ALL OF THE AIR VENTS ON THE DASH, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES PRESENT. THE CONTACT TURNED THE ENGINE OFF, WHICH STOPPED THE SMOKE. AFTERWARDS, AS SOON AS THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED, SMOK...

Sep 14, 2006 Visibility 77,000 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING THE I-40 IN AZ BEHIND A TRACTOR/TRAILER RIG. THE RIG THREW UP A ROCK. IT HIT OUR CAR. WE LOOKED AT OUR WINDSHIELD THINKING THE ROCK HIT THERE AND SAW NOTHING SO WE PROCEEDED. LATER, WE HEARD A STRANGE SOUND. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW SOMETHING FLY OFF. WE STOPPED AND...

Sep 14, 2006 Visibility 77,000 mi

WE WERE TRAVELING THE I-40 IN AZ BEHIND A TRACTOR/TRAILER RIG. THE RIG THREW UP A ROCK. IT HIT OUR CAR. WE LOOKED AT OUR WINDSHIELD THINKING THE ROCK HIT THERE AND SAW NOTHING SO WE PROCEEDED. LATER, WE HEARD A STRANGE SOUND. I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR AND SAW SOMETHING FLY OFF. WE STOPPED AND...

Aug 29, 2006 Air Bags Crash 55,534 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. NEITHER THE PASSENGER NOR DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES SUSTAINED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. SEAT BELTS...

Aug 29, 2006 Air Bags Crash 55,534 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE HEAD ON CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. NEITHER THE PASSENGER NOR DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES SUSTAINED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. SEAT BELTS...

Aug 24, 2006 Air Bags 68,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR THE 2ND TIME. ON EACH INCIDENT, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40-45 MPH ON A DRY COUNTRY ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT GRAVEL CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO SAID THERE WAS A DING ON THE BELLY PAN OF THE BODY OF THE VEHIC...

Aug 24, 2006 Air Bags 68,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FOR THE 2ND TIME. ON EACH INCIDENT, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40-45 MPH ON A DRY COUNTRY ROAD. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT GRAVEL CAUSED THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALERSHIP ALSO SAID THERE WAS A DING ON THE BELLY PAN OF THE BODY OF THE VEHIC...

May 25, 2006 Air Bags Crash 48,880 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING LEFT, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE DOOR HOWEVER THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO INDICATION BEFORE THE CRASH THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY OTHER THAN THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING ...

May 25, 2006 Air Bags Crash 48,880 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING LEFT, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE PASSENGER SIDE BETWEEN THE TIRE AND THE DOOR HOWEVER THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NO INDICATION BEFORE THE CRASH THAT THE AIR BAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY OTHER THAN THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD BEEN ILLUMINATING ...

Apr 14, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTO DOOR LOCKS AFTER LOCKING ALL DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK REAR DOORS AFTER STOPPING AND EXITING CAR. ONE MUST MANUALLY UNLOCK THEM. IN A EMERGENCY ONE NOT FAMILIAR WOULD BE TRAPPED IN CAR. *NM

Apr 14, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

AUTO DOOR LOCKS AFTER LOCKING ALL DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK REAR DOORS AFTER STOPPING AND EXITING CAR. ONE MUST MANUALLY UNLOCK THEM. IN A EMERGENCY ONE NOT FAMILIAR WOULD BE TRAPPED IN CAR. *NM

Mar 13, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

(1) 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, VIN# [XXX] WITH APPROXIMATELY 76,000 MILES AND OUT ORIGINAL WARRANTY. NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS WERE GIVEN. (2) PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR IMPACT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON A GRA...

Mar 13, 2006 Air Bags 76,000 mi

(1) 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, VIN# [XXX] WITH APPROXIMATELY 76,000 MILES AND OUT ORIGINAL WARRANTY. NO PREVIOUS WARNINGS WERE GIVEN. (2) PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR IMPACT. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH ON A GRA...

Mar 1, 2006 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR CAUSING IT TO HIT A METAL FENCE. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY FORD MOTOR COMPANY, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DONE. THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE, HOWEVER I...

Mar 1, 2006 Air Bags Crash 40,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM THE REAR CAUSING IT TO HIT A METAL FENCE. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY FORD MOTOR COMPANY, WHICH HAS NOT BEEN DONE. THE VEHICLE HAD EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE, HOWEVER I...

Nov 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED MERGE AND PASS OVER INTO THE SECOND LANE, THE CAR SPED FASTER THAN SHE WAS CONTROLLING. *TS THE DEALERS ONLY LOGICAL EXPLANATION WAS THAT THE FLOOR MAT PROBABLY BECAME ENTANGLED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR. *JB

Nov 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control

2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED MERGE AND PASS OVER INTO THE SECOND LANE, THE CAR SPED FASTER THAN SHE WAS CONTROLLING. *TS THE DEALERS ONLY LOGICAL EXPLANATION WAS THAT THE FLOOR MAT PROBABLY BECAME ENTANGLED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Tires 55,100 mi

2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.*MR THERE WAS A NAIL FOUND IN THE TIRE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE TIRE SHOULD HAVE JUST GONE FLAT AND BLOW OUT. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Tires 55,100 mi

2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.*MR THERE WAS A NAIL FOUND IN THE TIRE, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE TIRE SHOULD HAVE JUST GONE FLAT AND BLOW OUT. *JB

Aug 1, 2005 Air Bags

CONTACT STATES VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN A DIRT ROAD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER.*AK THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE AIR BAG REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM

Aug 1, 2005 Air Bags

CONTACT STATES VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN A DIRT ROAD AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER.*AK THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THE AIR BAG REPAIR WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. *NM

Dec 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED VERY HARD AND THE FOOT IS OVERHANGING THE BRAKE PEDAL (NOT ENTIRELY ON THE PEDAL) THE FOOT ALSO HITS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR IS THEN GIVEN GAS AND MOVES FORWARD AND THE HARDER YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THE MORE THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. IN OTHER WORDS, THE ...

Dec 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED VERY HARD AND THE FOOT IS OVERHANGING THE BRAKE PEDAL (NOT ENTIRELY ON THE PEDAL) THE FOOT ALSO HITS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CAR IS THEN GIVEN GAS AND MOVES FORWARD AND THE HARDER YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE, THE MORE THE ACCELERATOR IS DEPRESSED. IN OTHER WORDS, THE ...

Nov 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER ATTACHED A RECORDER TO THE COMPUTER AND IT SHOWED NO DEFECTS. *JB THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN FIRST STARTING AND WOULD BE EXTREMELY HARD TO STOP. *SC

Nov 3, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 7,000 mi

THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER ATTACHED A RECORDER TO THE COMPUTER AND IT SHOWED NO DEFECTS. *JB THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT FULL THROTTLE WHEN FIRST STARTING AND WOULD BE EXTREMELY HARD TO STOP. *SC

Oct 25, 2004 Air Bags 9,650 mi

AT APPROX. 8 PM ON SAT. OCT.9 MY WIFE AND I WERE RETURNING HOME, TRAVELING ON RT. 95 NORTHBOUND IN THE CENTER LANE OF 3, GOING AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH. WITHOUT WARNING THE SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED.LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS ON EITHER SIDE OF US,AND WE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR UN...

Oct 25, 2004 Air Bags 9,650 mi

AT APPROX. 8 PM ON SAT. OCT.9 MY WIFE AND I WERE RETURNING HOME, TRAVELING ON RT. 95 NORTHBOUND IN THE CENTER LANE OF 3, GOING AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 70 MPH. WITHOUT WARNING THE SIDE AIR BAG ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DEPLOYED.LUCKILY THERE WERE NO CARS ON EITHER SIDE OF US,AND WE MANAGED TO GET THE CAR UN...

Sep 14, 2004 Structure 48,500 mi

I HAVE A 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AT 51200 MILE I DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR HING ON THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSED THE DOOR TO MAKE NOISE WHEN YOU OPENED AND CLOSED IT.I DISCOVERED THE THE DOOR HING WAS DEFECTIVE. I FEAR THAT THE DOOR MAY COME OPEN IF I HIT A BUMP. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR MISTREATED. ...

Sep 14, 2004 Structure 48,500 mi

I HAVE A 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AT 51200 MILE I DISCOVERED THAT THE DOOR HING ON THE DRIVERS DOOR CAUSED THE DOOR TO MAKE NOISE WHEN YOU OPENED AND CLOSED IT.I DISCOVERED THE THE DOOR HING WAS DEFECTIVE. I FEAR THAT THE DOOR MAY COME OPEN IF I HIT A BUMP. THE CAR HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR MISTREATED. ...

Jul 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD A VEHICLE THAT WAS A POTENTIAL DANGER. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. BECAUSE OF THIS BEHAVIOR OF VEHICLE CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN THE OTHER DAY JUST AS VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, A LADY STEPPED OFF THE CURB, AND THAT MOME...

Jul 9, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD A VEHICLE THAT WAS A POTENTIAL DANGER. VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP OR SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. BECAUSE OF THIS BEHAVIOR OF VEHICLE CONSUMER ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN THE OTHER DAY JUST AS VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, A LADY STEPPED OFF THE CURB, AND THAT MOME...

May 5, 2004 Suspension 22,231 mi

WHILE DRIVING FOOT PEDAL/FRONT SEAT VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 5, 2004 Suspension 22,231 mi

WHILE DRIVING FOOT PEDAL/FRONT SEAT VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER HER BROTHER HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE. *PH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE CONSUMER'S BROTHER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ACCELERATED AT ...

Apr 8, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE CONSUMER HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER HER BROTHER HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THE VEHICLE. *PH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD STICK. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED THE ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE CONSUMER'S BROTHER TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ACCELERATED AT ...

Mar 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE. *LA VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HIGH RATE ACCELERATION. *MR

Mar 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

GAS PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RATE. *LA VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO PROBLEMS WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND HIGH RATE ACCELERATION. *MR

Mar 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 35,424 mi

FRONTAL COLLISION 50MPH, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. MY INSURANCE CO. SAID CAR IS TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT & NOT REPAIRABLE, WHEN I CONTACTED TO MY LOCAL FORD/LINCOLN DEALER & THE COMPANY ITSELF, I ASK MY CAR IS TOTAL LOSS & NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THEY SAID SOMEONE W...

Mar 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 35,424 mi

FRONTAL COLLISION 50MPH, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. MY INSURANCE CO. SAID CAR IS TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT & NOT REPAIRABLE, WHEN I CONTACTED TO MY LOCAL FORD/LINCOLN DEALER & THE COMPANY ITSELF, I ASK MY CAR IS TOTAL LOSS & NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THEY SAID SOMEONE W...

Mar 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 35,424 mi

FRONTAL COLLISION 50MPH, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. MY INSURANCE CO. SAID CAR IS TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT & NOT REPAIRABLE, WHEN I CONTACTED TO MY LOCAL FORD/LINCOLN DEALER & THE COMPANY ITSELF, I ASK MY CAR IS TOTAL LOSS & NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THEY SAID SOMEONE W...

Mar 14, 2004 Air Bags Crash 35,424 mi

FRONTAL COLLISION 50MPH, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON MY 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. MY INSURANCE CO. SAID CAR IS TOTAL LOSS ACCIDENT & NOT REPAIRABLE, WHEN I CONTACTED TO MY LOCAL FORD/LINCOLN DEALER & THE COMPANY ITSELF, I ASK MY CAR IS TOTAL LOSS & NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THEY SAID SOMEONE W...

Feb 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE. DRIVER'S FOOT GETS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PEDALS WHEN CHANGING FROM ONE PEDAL TO THE OTHER. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO FAIILURE TO USE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE. DRIVER'S FOOT GETS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PEDALS WHEN CHANGING FROM ONE PEDAL TO THE OTHER. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO FAIILURE TO USE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 11,000 mi

UPON STARTING AND PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGED AND LOCKED ALL 4 DOORS. UPON STOPPING AND PUTTING VEHICLE INTO PARK AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKED, ONLY UNLOCKED FRONT DOORS. REAR DOORS HAD TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY BY THE DRIVER. *AK *JB

Feb 26, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE. DRIVER'S FOOT GETS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PEDALS WHEN CHANGING FROM ONE PEDAL TO THE OTHER. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO FAIILURE TO USE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

THE SPACING BETWEEN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE. DRIVER'S FOOT GETS CAUGHT BETWEEN THE PEDALS WHEN CHANGING FROM ONE PEDAL TO THE OTHER. THIS RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE DUE TO FAIILURE TO USE BRAKE PEDAL. *AK *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 11,000 mi

UPON STARTING AND PUTTING VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGED AND LOCKED ALL 4 DOORS. UPON STOPPING AND PUTTING VEHICLE INTO PARK AUTOMATIC DOORS LOCKED, ONLY UNLOCKED FRONT DOORS. REAR DOORS HAD TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY BY THE DRIVER. *AK *JB

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE TIRES WOULD SPIN. THE DRIVER HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB *SC

Feb 19, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS AT A STOP WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE ENGINE REVVED UP AND THE TIRES WOULD SPIN. THE DRIVER HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *JB *SC

Oct 22, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED CLUSTER PANEL COMPUTER AND CRANKCASE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED CLUSTER PANEL COMPUTER AND CRANKCASE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Electrical System

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED CLUSTER PANEL COMPUTER AND CRANKCASE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

Oct 22, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE IT FAILED TO START. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER REPLACED CLUSTER PANEL COMPUTER AND CRANKCASE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Air Bags 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 26, 2003 Air Bags 70,000 mi

DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 22,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT 70 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO RESUME REGULAR DRIVING. *PH *JB *NLM

Sep 2, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control 22,000 mi

THE CONSUMER HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AT 70 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO RESUME REGULAR DRIVING. *PH *JB *NLM

Aug 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 6,295 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A PAINFUL BRUISE OVER THE LEFT ANTERIOR RIB CAGE. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FRONTAL IMPACT BUT THE DRIVER BELIEVES THE AIR BAG FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE ...

Aug 15, 2003 Air Bags Crash 6,295 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND AS A RESULT THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A PAINFUL BRUISE OVER THE LEFT ANTERIOR RIB CAGE. THERE WAS SUFFICIENT FRONTAL IMPACT BUT THE DRIVER BELIEVES THE AIR BAG FAILURE MAY BE DUE TO THE ...

Mar 14, 2003 Steering 44,000 mi

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING, AND CONTAINED A LOT OF PLAY, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY TWO MOUNTING BOLT WHICH BROKE. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Steering 44,000 mi

THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING, AND CONTAINED A LOT OF PLAY, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY TWO MOUNTING BOLT WHICH BROKE. *JB

Dec 28, 2002 Structure

PURCHASED NEW 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR APRIL 2002 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. CAR IS GARAGED ALL THE TIME AND NOW HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. THE CHASSIS AND VARIOUS STEEL SUPPORT AND STEERING PARTS HAVE SEVERE AND I MEAN SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS MORE THAN THEY HAVE SEEN...

Dec 28, 2002 Steering

PURCHASED NEW 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR APRIL 2002 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. CAR IS GARAGED ALL THE TIME AND NOW HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. THE CHASSIS AND VARIOUS STEEL SUPPORT AND STEERING PARTS HAVE SEVERE AND I MEAN SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS MORE THAN THEY HAVE SEEN...

Dec 28, 2002 Suspension

PURCHASED NEW 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR APRIL 2002 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. CAR IS GARAGED ALL THE TIME AND NOW HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. THE CHASSIS AND VARIOUS STEEL SUPPORT AND STEERING PARTS HAVE SEVERE AND I MEAN SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS MORE THAN THEY HAVE SEEN...

Dec 28, 2002 Structure

PURCHASED NEW 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR APRIL 2002 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. CAR IS GARAGED ALL THE TIME AND NOW HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. THE CHASSIS AND VARIOUS STEEL SUPPORT AND STEERING PARTS HAVE SEVERE AND I MEAN SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS MORE THAN THEY HAVE SEEN...

Dec 28, 2002 Steering

PURCHASED NEW 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR APRIL 2002 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. CAR IS GARAGED ALL THE TIME AND NOW HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. THE CHASSIS AND VARIOUS STEEL SUPPORT AND STEERING PARTS HAVE SEVERE AND I MEAN SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS MORE THAN THEY HAVE SEEN...

Dec 28, 2002 Suspension

PURCHASED NEW 2002 LINCOLN TOWNCAR APRIL 2002 FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA LINCOLN MERCURY IN ORLANDO FLORIDA. CAR IS GARAGED ALL THE TIME AND NOW HAS 3000 MILES ON IT. THE CHASSIS AND VARIOUS STEEL SUPPORT AND STEERING PARTS HAVE SEVERE AND I MEAN SEVERE RUST. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS MORE THAN THEY HAVE SEEN...

Dec 18, 2002 Air Bags 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS *DT

Dec 18, 2002 Air Bags 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE PASSENGER SIDE, SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING IN AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS *DT

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK DELIVERY OF CAR 2/XX/2002. WHEN DRIVEN THE FIRST TIME IN THE RAIN. THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING SEEMS OK IN DRY WEATHER. I LIVE I NJ WHERE THERE WAS A DROUGH THIS YEAR SO DRIVING IN THE RAIN WAS RARE. HOWEVER, THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY NOW CLAIM THE CAR I...

Dec 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I TOOK DELIVERY OF CAR 2/XX/2002. WHEN DRIVEN THE FIRST TIME IN THE RAIN. THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKING SEEMS OK IN DRY WEATHER. I LIVE I NJ WHERE THERE WAS A DROUGH THIS YEAR SO DRIVING IN THE RAIN WAS RARE. HOWEVER, THE CAR HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND THEY NOW CLAIM THE CAR I...

Oct 30, 2002 Suspension 6,101 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A REAR STABILIZER. *TS *NLM

Oct 30, 2002 Suspension 6,101 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER THE VEHICLE WOULD WANDER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A REAR STABILIZER. *TS *NLM

Aug 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISON, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD DID SEND SOMEONE TO CHECK OUT THE SYSTEM, AND THEY SAID THAT ALL THE SENSORS WERE WORKING. THERE'S OVER $10K WORTH OF DAMAGE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE SAID IT WAS NOT H...

Aug 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

IN A FRONTAL COLLISON, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD DID SEND SOMEONE TO CHECK OUT THE SYSTEM, AND THEY SAID THAT ALL THE SENSORS WERE WORKING. THERE'S OVER $10K WORTH OF DAMAGE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE SAID IT WAS NOT H...

Aug 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF LIKE A ROCKET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 14, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN STARTING VEHICLE AND PUTTING FOOT ON GAS PEDAL VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF LIKE A ROCKET. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURHTER INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SIDE OF HIS FOOT HITS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR MAY MOVE FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS HAD TWO CLOSE CALLS. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE DESIGN, TO PREVENT TOUCHING THE PEDAL....

Aug 12, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control

BRAKE PEDAL AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN PUSHING DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SIDE OF HIS FOOT HITS THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR MAY MOVE FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS HAD TWO CLOSE CALLS. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE DESIGN, TO PREVENT TOUCHING THE PEDAL....

Jul 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30MPH INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN, THE ENGINE WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLED SPEED. IT WAS IF SOMEONE FLOORED THE GAS AND THE ENGINE SCREAMED. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, NOR DID THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE ONLY WAS TO SLOW IT DOWN SOME WAS TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE AGAIN, WE FISHTAILED THE CAR...

Jul 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN, THE ENGINE WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLED SPEED. IT WAS IF SOMEONE FLOORED THE GAS AND THE ENGINE SCREAMED. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK, NOR DID THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE ONLY WAS TO SLOW IT DOWN SOME WAS TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE AGAIN, WE FISHTAILED THE CAR...

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, CONSUMER REARENDED THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CONSUMER STATES ANOTHER TIME WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, HOWEVER THIS TIME HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL...

Jul 10, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, CONSUMER REARENDED THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE, DEALER STATED THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM, CONSUMER STATES ANOTHER TIME WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE, HOWEVER THIS TIME HE TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL...

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS WIHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE FIRST OCCURANCE THE VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE, NO INJURIES REPORTED, ON THE SECOND OCCURANCE THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE COMPLETELY AND REAPPLIED, NO ACCIDENT OCUED...

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ON TWO OCCASIONS WIHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE FIRST OCCURANCE THE VEHICLE STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE, NO INJURIES REPORTED, ON THE SECOND OCCURANCE THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE UNTIL THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS FOOT OFF THE BRAKE COMPLETELY AND REAPPLIED, NO ACCIDENT OCUED...

Jun 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,529 mi

2/20/2007. CONTACT REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. *MC THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, ONCE AT 1090 MILES AND AGAIN AT 1529 MILES. *NM

Jun 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND WAS REPLACED TWICE IN LESS THAN A MONTH. *YH

Jun 26, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,529 mi

2/20/2007. CONTACT REPLACED THE MASTER CYLINDER. *MC THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE, ONCE AT 1090 MILES AND AGAIN AT 1529 MILES. *NM

May 22, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AT INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICATBLE TIMES AND FAILS TO CLOSE. *AK

May 22, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR SWINGS OPEN AT INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICATBLE TIMES AND FAILS TO CLOSE. *AK

Mar 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AT EYE LEVEL, ALL YOU SEE IS THE DEFROST VENT GRILL, ITS REFLECTING ON WINDSHIELD AT EYE LEVEL. DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. NLM *SLC

Mar 28, 2002 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES WHEN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AT EYE LEVEL, ALL YOU SEE IS THE DEFROST VENT GRILL, ITS REFLECTING ON WINDSHIELD AT EYE LEVEL. DEALER STATED IT WAS NORMAL. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. NLM *SLC

Mar 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES CONSUMER WILL SOMETIMES PRESS ON GAS PEDAL ALSO. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 21, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. WHEN TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES CONSUMER WILL SOMETIMES PRESS ON GAS PEDAL ALSO. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Feb 5, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SUN ROOF ROOF BLEW OFF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SOMEONE TO BE INJURED.*AK

Feb 5, 2002 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING SUN ROOF ROOF BLEW OFF. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED SOMEONE TO BE INJURED.*AK

Dec 10, 2001 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINT SET TOO LOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE, NO PROTECTION FOR DRIVER'S HEAD IF VEHICLE GETS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK

Dec 10, 2001 Seats

HEAD RESTRAINT SET TOO LOW ON DRIVER'S SIDE, NO PROTECTION FOR DRIVER'S HEAD IF VEHICLE GETS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROBLEM. *AK