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Apr 29, 2024 Suspension

[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Apr 29, 2024 Suspension

[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Jan 20, 2023 Engine 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PC...

Jan 20, 2023 Electrical System 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PC...

Jan 20, 2023 Engine 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PC...

Jan 20, 2023 Electrical System 140,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PC...

Jul 24, 2022 Power Train

I have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. Once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice.

Jul 24, 2022 Wheels

I have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. Once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice.

Jul 24, 2022 Power Train

I have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. Once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice.

Jul 24, 2022 Wheels

I have had to replace wheel bearing and axle every few months because of premature wear and causing driving to be a safety concern. Once it wears thin, the car shakes and wobbles and the tire almost snapped off twice.

Jun 28, 2022 Suspension 155,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while his son was driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal was slightly released; however, the vehicle stopped instantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to drive to his destination safely. The vehicle was ...

Jun 28, 2022 Suspension 155,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while his son was driving on the highway, the accelerator pedal was slightly released; however, the vehicle stopped instantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver was able to drive to his destination safely. The vehicle was ...

Jun 1, 2022 Suspension

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

Jun 1, 2022 Steering

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

Jun 1, 2022 Service Brakes

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

Jun 1, 2022 Suspension

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

Jun 1, 2022 Steering

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

Jun 1, 2022 Service Brakes

The rear-end failed does not have tempered axle There was a recall on 2003 lincolns with same problem but when I enter vin It does not pull anything up Lost control of car and had to be towed home have not had it to the dealer yet

May 22, 2022 Power Train

Been trying for about a year to get this safety recall called 4 local ford dealer ships first one said my cars to old they won’t fix the safety recall other don’t give call back I can hear like vibrating in the back where this recall would fix it hopfully it don’t break on me

May 22, 2022 Power Train

Been trying for about a year to get this safety recall called 4 local ford dealer ships first one said my cars to old they won’t fix the safety recall other don’t give call back I can hear like vibrating in the back where this recall would fix it hopfully it don’t break on me

May 7, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just ...

May 7, 2022 Suspension

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just ...

May 7, 2022 Steering

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just ...

May 7, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just ...

May 7, 2022 Suspension

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just ...

May 7, 2022 Steering

Rear end started a sudden howell and shaking and grinding and the Abs and traction control light came on and brakes and suspension did not want to function properly while driving in traffic as quick as I could I pulled over and it looked like one tire was sticking out of the axel way far So I just ...

Dec 16, 2021 Suspension 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V328000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, vibration sounds were heard coming from the rear of...

Dec 16, 2021 Suspension 73,000 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V328000 (Suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, vibration sounds were heard coming from the rear of...

Jun 1, 2021 Engine 85,800 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that he noticed fuel on the pavement in the driveway at his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was faulty. The mechanic also confirmed that the mani...

Jun 1, 2021 Engine 85,800 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that he noticed fuel on the pavement in the driveway at his residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the intake manifold was faulty. The mechanic also confirmed that the mani...

Apr 16, 2021 Power Train 92,611 mi

THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO AND IS ALREADY BAD AGAIN. THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR OF CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE BEARING ISSUES THAT THIS CAR HAS, AND THIS CAR WAS PRODUCED IN THE EXACT PLANT THAT THE RECALL INVOLVES. HOWEVER, THE RECALL MANUFACTURE ...

Apr 16, 2021 Power Train 92,611 mi

THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED LESS THAN 2 YEARS AGO AND IS ALREADY BAD AGAIN. THIS SPECIFIC MAKE AND MODEL AND YEAR OF CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE BEARING ISSUES THAT THIS CAR HAS, AND THIS CAR WAS PRODUCED IN THE EXACT PLANT THAT THE RECALL INVOLVES. HOWEVER, THE RECALL MANUFACTURE ...

Dec 19, 2019 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARINGS SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE AXLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS...

Dec 19, 2019 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARINGS SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE AXLE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS...

Jul 1, 2019 Suspension 92,643 mi

RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT. MILEAGE OF CAR IS 92,643. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS YEAR OF CAR MANUFACTURED FROM THE SAME PLANT, WIXOM, MI, BUT THE PRODUCTION LINE OF RECALL ENDED IN DECEMBER 2002. THIS CAR ROLLED OFF IN FEBRUARY2003. HOWEVER, IT WAS EXACTLY AS THE RECALL STATED AND THERE IS NO...

Jul 1, 2019 Suspension 92,643 mi

RIGHT REAR WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT. MILEAGE OF CAR IS 92,643. THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS YEAR OF CAR MANUFACTURED FROM THE SAME PLANT, WIXOM, MI, BUT THE PRODUCTION LINE OF RECALL ENDED IN DECEMBER 2002. THIS CAR ROLLED OFF IN FEBRUARY2003. HOWEVER, IT WAS EXACTLY AS THE RECALL STATED AND THERE IS NO...

Jun 26, 2019 Engine 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SCRAPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POMPANO FORD (2741 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064, (954) 773-9486) FOR REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FLOORBOA...

Jun 26, 2019 Structure 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SCRAPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POMPANO FORD (2741 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064, (954) 773-9486) FOR REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FLOORBOA...

Jun 26, 2019 Engine 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SCRAPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POMPANO FORD (2741 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064, (954) 773-9486) FOR REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FLOORBOA...

Jun 26, 2019 Structure 81,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SCRAPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO POMPANO FORD (2741 N FEDERAL HWY, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33064, (954) 773-9486) FOR REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FLOORBOA...

Feb 15, 2019 Power Train 240,000 mi

THE CAR DOESNT GO ON GEAR. ENGINE STARTS BUT WONT GO ON ANY GEAR. EITHER AXLE SHAFT OR BEARING PROBLEM

Feb 15, 2019 Power Train 240,000 mi

THE CAR DOESNT GO ON GEAR. ENGINE STARTS BUT WONT GO ON ANY GEAR. EITHER AXLE SHAFT OR BEARING PROBLEM

Dec 27, 2018 Air Bags 140,500 mi

I RECENTLY HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY AND NEED TO GET THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DISABLED. MY LINCOLN DEALER WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG BUT THEY NEED SOME STATEMENT FROM YOUR AGENCY TO ALLOW THE TO COMPLETE THE DISABLE. MY NAME: (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONAL...

Dec 27, 2018 Air Bags 140,500 mi

I RECENTLY HAD OPEN HEART SURGERY AND NEED TO GET THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DISABLED. MY LINCOLN DEALER WILL DISABLE THE AIR BAG BUT THEY NEED SOME STATEMENT FROM YOUR AGENCY TO ALLOW THE TO COMPLETE THE DISABLE. MY NAME: (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONAL...

Sep 25, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 146,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK OPEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GAIN AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF SPEED IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE BREAKS WOULD NOT HOLD IT OR SLOW IT DOWN. IN THE END THE CAR WAS TOTALED AFTER HITTING 2 TREES AND A WALL.

Sep 25, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 146,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY, THE ACCELERATOR STUCK OPEN CAUSING THE CAR TO GAIN AN EXCESS AMOUNT OF SPEED IN TRAFFIC. THE CAR WOULD NOT TURN OFF AND THE BREAKS WOULD NOT HOLD IT OR SLOW IT DOWN. IN THE END THE CAR WAS TOTALED AFTER HITTING 2 TREES AND A WALL.

Sep 12, 2018 Steering 168,000 mi

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN MOTION, STEERING IS STIFF. POWER STEERING OIL LEVEL IS PROPER AT APPROPRIATE LEVEL. THE LOCAL MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS AT FAULT. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON STREET, STEERING IS DIFFICULT BUT MANAGEABLE.

Sep 12, 2018 Steering 168,000 mi

WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN MOTION, STEERING IS STIFF. POWER STEERING OIL LEVEL IS PROPER AT APPROPRIATE LEVEL. THE LOCAL MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE STEERING MECHANISM IS AT FAULT. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON STREET, STEERING IS DIFFICULT BUT MANAGEABLE.

Feb 6, 2018 Steering 151,000 mi

13S08 CAMPAIGN FOR LOWER/UPPER STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT COVERS 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/TOWN CAR, BUT NOT THE 2003-2004, WHICH HAVE THE SAME PARTS. MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IS HAVING THE ISSUE ADDRESSED BY 13S08, BUT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CAMPAIGN.

Feb 6, 2018 Steering 151,000 mi

13S08 CAMPAIGN FOR LOWER/UPPER STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT COVERS 2005-2011 CROWN VICTORIA/GRAND MARQUIS/TOWN CAR, BUT NOT THE 2003-2004, WHICH HAVE THE SAME PARTS. MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR IS HAVING THE ISSUE ADDRESSED BY 13S08, BUT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CAMPAIGN.

Nov 27, 2017 Electrical System 98,000 mi

LOSS OF AM RECEPTION. OUR LOCAL FORD / LINCOLN DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A TSB ON MY VEHICLE. TSB 03-23-07 PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 18/03. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A REVISED HIDDEN ANTENNA MODULE WITH A BUILT-IN SIGNAL BOOSTER AND DIFFERENT WIRING HOOKUP TO THE REAR GLASS. THE KIT PART...

Nov 27, 2017 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

LOSS OF AM RECEPTION. OUR LOCAL FORD / LINCOLN DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A TSB ON MY VEHICLE. TSB 03-23-07 PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 18/03. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A REVISED HIDDEN ANTENNA MODULE WITH A BUILT-IN SIGNAL BOOSTER AND DIFFERENT WIRING HOOKUP TO THE REAR GLASS. THE KIT PART...

Nov 27, 2017 Electrical System 98,000 mi

LOSS OF AM RECEPTION. OUR LOCAL FORD / LINCOLN DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A TSB ON MY VEHICLE. TSB 03-23-07 PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 18/03. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A REVISED HIDDEN ANTENNA MODULE WITH A BUILT-IN SIGNAL BOOSTER AND DIFFERENT WIRING HOOKUP TO THE REAR GLASS. THE KIT PART...

Nov 27, 2017 Unknown Or Other 98,000 mi

LOSS OF AM RECEPTION. OUR LOCAL FORD / LINCOLN DEALERSHIP TELLS ME THAT THERE IS A TSB ON MY VEHICLE. TSB 03-23-07 PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 18/03. IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE A REVISED HIDDEN ANTENNA MODULE WITH A BUILT-IN SIGNAL BOOSTER AND DIFFERENT WIRING HOOKUP TO THE REAR GLASS. THE KIT PART...

Nov 26, 2017 Service Brakes

ASSISTING A FRIEND WITH THIS. THE LEFT REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE BRAKES AND ABS SENSOR. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. AFTER HIS SHIFT ENDED, HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE & WAS MAKING NOISE. HE HAD IT TOWED TO HIS HOUSE ...

Nov 26, 2017 Power Train

ASSISTING A FRIEND WITH THIS. THE LEFT REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE BRAKES AND ABS SENSOR. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. AFTER HIS SHIFT ENDED, HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE & WAS MAKING NOISE. HE HAD IT TOWED TO HIS HOUSE ...

Nov 26, 2017 Wheels

ASSISTING A FRIEND WITH THIS. THE LEFT REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE BRAKES AND ABS SENSOR. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. AFTER HIS SHIFT ENDED, HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE & WAS MAKING NOISE. HE HAD IT TOWED TO HIS HOUSE ...

Nov 26, 2017 Service Brakes

ASSISTING A FRIEND WITH THIS. THE LEFT REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE BRAKES AND ABS SENSOR. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. AFTER HIS SHIFT ENDED, HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE & WAS MAKING NOISE. HE HAD IT TOWED TO HIS HOUSE ...

Nov 26, 2017 Power Train

ASSISTING A FRIEND WITH THIS. THE LEFT REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE BRAKES AND ABS SENSOR. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. AFTER HIS SHIFT ENDED, HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE & WAS MAKING NOISE. HE HAD IT TOWED TO HIS HOUSE ...

Nov 26, 2017 Wheels

ASSISTING A FRIEND WITH THIS. THE LEFT REAR AXLE HAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED THE BRAKES AND ABS SENSOR. HE HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE TO WORK AND PARKED IT. AFTER HIS SHIFT ENDED, HE STARTED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED INTO GEAR AND FOUND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE & WAS MAKING NOISE. HE HAD IT TOWED TO HIS HOUSE ...

Oct 25, 2017 Structure

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR ON OUR WAY HOME FROM ALABAMA TO INDIANA WHEN MY SUNROOF SHATTERED AND EXPLODED. PIECES OF GLASS STARTED FLYING OFF THE TOP OF MY CAR AND MY KIDS BECAME SCARED. ALL OF THE WINDOWS WERE CLOSED AS WEL...

Oct 25, 2017 Structure

"TAKATA RECALL". I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR ON THE INTERSTATE WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR ON OUR WAY HOME FROM ALABAMA TO INDIANA WHEN MY SUNROOF SHATTERED AND EXPLODED. PIECES OF GLASS STARTED FLYING OFF THE TOP OF MY CAR AND MY KIDS BECAME SCARED. ALL OF THE WINDOWS WERE CLOSED AS WEL...

Oct 12, 2017 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION WAS ACTIVATED. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS AT A HIGHER HEIGHT AND WOULD NOT LOWER. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN ...

Oct 12, 2017 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION WAS ACTIVATED. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WAS AT A HIGHER HEIGHT AND WOULD NOT LOWER. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE BOUNCED WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN ...

Aug 14, 2017 Power Train 148,000 mi

LOOKING THROUGH THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MANY TIMES TO BE IGNORED. I COUNTED 38 TIMES BY PAGE 15, NOT EVEN HALF WAY THROUGH THE LIST. I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND IS BEEN HAVING SOME ISSUES WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE AND BEARINGS, I AM GETTING READY TO REPLACE THE SH...

Aug 14, 2017 Power Train 148,000 mi

LOOKING THROUGH THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MANY TIMES TO BE IGNORED. I COUNTED 38 TIMES BY PAGE 15, NOT EVEN HALF WAY THROUGH THE LIST. I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND IS BEEN HAVING SOME ISSUES WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AXLE AND BEARINGS, I AM GETTING READY TO REPLACE THE SH...

Apr 14, 2017 Engine 75,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL OF THEM AND THIS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN I DONT THINK THEY GO OR ARE DEAP ENOUGH AND IT COST 80.00 PER TO REPLACE

Apr 14, 2017 Engine 75,000 mi

THE SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE ENGINE AND THE CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE SEVERAL OF THEM AND THIS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN I DONT THINK THEY GO OR ARE DEAP ENOUGH AND IT COST 80.00 PER TO REPLACE

Oct 5, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND IS BEEN HAVING SOME ISSUES WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AXEL, I AM GETTING READY TO REPLACE THE SHAFT, BEARING AND SEAL FOR THE THIRD TIME IN A PERIOD OF MAYBE FOUR YEARS, I'M SORRY, BUT DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN IT WAS, BUT LAST TIME WAS LEST THAN 16 MONTHS AGO, ON T...

Oct 5, 2016 Power Train 150,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND IS BEEN HAVING SOME ISSUES WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE AXEL, I AM GETTING READY TO REPLACE THE SHAFT, BEARING AND SEAL FOR THE THIRD TIME IN A PERIOD OF MAYBE FOUR YEARS, I'M SORRY, BUT DON'T REMEMBER EXACTLY WHEN IT WAS, BUT LAST TIME WAS LEST THAN 16 MONTHS AGO, ON T...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT I BOUGHT IN 2005, WHICH WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. OVER THE YEARS, I'VE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS THAT WENT BAD. I SAW ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE YESTERDAY THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT RESULTED IN A RECALL OF THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR. I NEVER ...

Aug 22, 2016 Suspension 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT I BOUGHT IN 2005, WHICH WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. OVER THE YEARS, I'VE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS THAT WENT BAD. I SAW ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE YESTERDAY THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT RESULTED IN A RECALL OF THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR. I NEVER ...

Aug 22, 2016 Power Train 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT I BOUGHT IN 2005, WHICH WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. OVER THE YEARS, I'VE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS THAT WENT BAD. I SAW ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE YESTERDAY THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT RESULTED IN A RECALL OF THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR. I NEVER ...

Aug 22, 2016 Suspension 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THAT I BOUGHT IN 2005, WHICH WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. OVER THE YEARS, I'VE HAD TO PAY FOR REPLACING THE REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS THAT WENT BAD. I SAW ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE YESTERDAY THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT RESULTED IN A RECALL OF THIS MAKE/MODEL/YEAR. I NEVER ...

Aug 8, 2016 Suspension 140,140 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V328000 (SUSPENSION) AS THE CAUSE OF...

Aug 8, 2016 Suspension 140,140 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE STATIONARY, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V328000 (SUSPENSION) AS THE CAUSE OF...

Jul 22, 2016 Suspension 111,657 mi

WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A REAR HUMMING NOISE, I ALSO NOTICED LOW GAS MILEAGE. WHILE MAKING A VISUAL INSPECTION, I SMELLED GEAR OIL, OBSERVED GEAR OIL AROUND OUTER RIM , INSIDE ROTOR/ BRAKE CALIPER AREA. (RIGHT REAR WHEEL) SINCE I TRAVEL 40 MILES ROUND TRIP TO WORK ON I-10. AN ACCIDE...

Jul 22, 2016 Suspension 111,657 mi

WHILE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A REAR HUMMING NOISE, I ALSO NOTICED LOW GAS MILEAGE. WHILE MAKING A VISUAL INSPECTION, I SMELLED GEAR OIL, OBSERVED GEAR OIL AROUND OUTER RIM , INSIDE ROTOR/ BRAKE CALIPER AREA. (RIGHT REAR WHEEL) SINCE I TRAVEL 40 MILES ROUND TRIP TO WORK ON I-10. AN ACCIDE...

Jul 19, 2016 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IN, ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARING AN...

Jul 19, 2016 Suspension 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IN, ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARING AN...

Jun 22, 2016 Steering 47,000 mi

47,000 MILES ON 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME DIFFICULT AND 'BINDS' INTERMITTENTLY AT A CONSTANT TURNING RADIUS WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL BOTH CLOCK-WISE AND COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEEDS, ~25 MPH, IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMING DOWN A HILL, AS IF THE SUDDE...

Jun 22, 2016 Steering 47,000 mi

47,000 MILES ON 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING SUDDENLY BECAME DIFFICULT AND 'BINDS' INTERMITTENTLY AT A CONSTANT TURNING RADIUS WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL BOTH CLOCK-WISE AND COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEEDS, ~25 MPH, IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMING DOWN A HILL, AS IF THE SUDDE...

May 11, 2016 Wheels

FOLLOW UP ON INITIAL COMPLAINT; I CAUGHT 1 BEFORE A BLOW OUT. 3 MORE TO GO. LAWYERS WON'T HANDLE IT, BECAUSE IT DIDN'T DO ANY INJURY OR KILL ME. NHTSA IT A WASTE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY. I HAVE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO LEARN THIS NEW GENERATION. OR IS THERE A BETTER COUNTRY TO MOVE TO.

May 11, 2016 Wheels

FOLLOW UP ON INITIAL COMPLAINT; I CAUGHT 1 BEFORE A BLOW OUT. 3 MORE TO GO. LAWYERS WON'T HANDLE IT, BECAUSE IT DIDN'T DO ANY INJURY OR KILL ME. NHTSA IT A WASTE OF TAXPAYERS MONEY. I HAVE TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO LEARN THIS NEW GENERATION. OR IS THERE A BETTER COUNTRY TO MOVE TO.

May 6, 2016 Air Bags Crash 89,147 mi

TAKATA RECALL AS AN 83 YEAR OLD SENIOR CITIZEN, JUST RECENTLY WIDOWED IN MAY 2015, I WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER LINCOLN, BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG IN MY 2003 LINCOLN DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL DOING A HEAD ON COLLISION, HITTING A CONCRETE WALL

May 6, 2016 Air Bags Crash 89,147 mi

TAKATA RECALL AS AN 83 YEAR OLD SENIOR CITIZEN, JUST RECENTLY WIDOWED IN MAY 2015, I WAS FORCED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER LINCOLN, BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG IN MY 2003 LINCOLN DID NOT FUNCTION AT ALL DOING A HEAD ON COLLISION, HITTING A CONCRETE WALL

Feb 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG FUMES OF FUEL EMITTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INCORRECTLY REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND DID NOT SECURE THE RING OR C...

Feb 11, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG FUMES OF FUEL EMITTING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INCORRECTLY REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND DID NOT SECURE THE RING OR C...

Dec 23, 2015 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT DETACHED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH HOWEVER, A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VE...

Dec 23, 2015 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT DETACHED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH HOWEVER, A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VE...

Dec 4, 2015 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE/BEARING WAS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Dec 4, 2015 Power Train 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE/BEARING WAS WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE V...

Oct 29, 2015 Wheels 230,000 mi

ITEM = GOODYEAR VIVA TIRES; 2015, 1 AT A TIME, VIBRATIONS HAS GOTTEN WORSE, BOUGHT NEW 4 NEW ROTORS, PROBLEM STILL THE SAME. ///// ALSO BOUGHT A VAN WITH ALL VIVA TIRES, AND IT HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM.

Oct 29, 2015 Wheels 230,000 mi

ITEM = GOODYEAR VIVA TIRES; 2015, 1 AT A TIME, VIBRATIONS HAS GOTTEN WORSE, BOUGHT NEW 4 NEW ROTORS, PROBLEM STILL THE SAME. ///// ALSO BOUGHT A VAN WITH ALL VIVA TIRES, AND IT HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM.

Oct 9, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Oct 9, 2015 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Sep 10, 2015 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V328000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Sep 10, 2015 Suspension 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V328000 (SUSPENSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILUR...

Aug 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. AT FIRST IT WAS ALMOST UNNOTICABLE. GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL I AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE AFTER DARK. FIRST TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL THEN AFTER CHECKING VIN WAS TOLD DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. THEN WAS TOLD THAT PART WAS RECALLED FOR FORD CROWN VIC...

Aug 5, 2015 Exterior Lighting 150,000 mi

BEGAN TO NOTICE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. AT FIRST IT WAS ALMOST UNNOTICABLE. GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL I AM RELUCTANT TO DRIVE AFTER DARK. FIRST TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL THEN AFTER CHECKING VIN WAS TOLD DID NOT APPLY TO MY VEHICLE. THEN WAS TOLD THAT PART WAS RECALLED FOR FORD CROWN VIC...

Jul 21, 2015 Steering 580,000 mi

WE HAVE A FLEET OF LINCOLN TOWN CARS USED IN A GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. THE DRIVER REPORTED THAT "THE STEERING FELT (VERY) TIGHT". ANOTHER CAR WAS DISPATCHED TO COVER THE LIVERY, AND THE AFFECTED CAR WAS TOWED BACK TO OUR FACILITY. OUR SENIOR MECHANIC EXAMINED THE CAR AND THE ISSUE IS THE LOW...

Jul 21, 2015 Steering 580,000 mi

WE HAVE A FLEET OF LINCOLN TOWN CARS USED IN A GROUND TRANSPORTATION SERVICE. THE DRIVER REPORTED THAT "THE STEERING FELT (VERY) TIGHT". ANOTHER CAR WAS DISPATCHED TO COVER THE LIVERY, AND THE AFFECTED CAR WAS TOWED BACK TO OUR FACILITY. OUR SENIOR MECHANIC EXAMINED THE CAR AND THE ISSUE IS THE LOW...

Jun 18, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIE...

Jun 18, 2015 Suspension Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIE...

Jun 18, 2015 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIE...

Jun 18, 2015 Suspension Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE AXLE FRACTURED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE DIVIDER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIE...

May 23, 2015 Wheels 67,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A METAL RUBBING NOISE REALIZED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE L-REAR WHEEL I REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING & SEAL FIGURING IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS SINCE THIS DOESN'T TYPICALLY HAPPEN IN TODAY'S LATER MODEL VEHICLES.ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER THE NOISE RETURNED SO I RESEARCHED IT AND D...

May 23, 2015 Suspension 67,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A METAL RUBBING NOISE REALIZED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE L-REAR WHEEL I REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING & SEAL FIGURING IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS SINCE THIS DOESN'T TYPICALLY HAPPEN IN TODAY'S LATER MODEL VEHICLES.ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER THE NOISE RETURNED SO I RESEARCHED IT AND D...

May 23, 2015 Wheels 67,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A METAL RUBBING NOISE REALIZED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE L-REAR WHEEL I REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING & SEAL FIGURING IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS SINCE THIS DOESN'T TYPICALLY HAPPEN IN TODAY'S LATER MODEL VEHICLES.ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER THE NOISE RETURNED SO I RESEARCHED IT AND D...

May 23, 2015 Suspension 67,000 mi

I STARTED HEARING A METAL RUBBING NOISE REALIZED THAT IT WAS COMING FROM THE L-REAR WHEEL I REPLACED THE WHEEL BEARING & SEAL FIGURING IT WAS JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS SINCE THIS DOESN'T TYPICALLY HAPPEN IN TODAY'S LATER MODEL VEHICLES.ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER THE NOISE RETURNED SO I RESEARCHED IT AND D...

Mar 30, 2015 Steering 134,905 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME "HARD STEERING" ISSUES AS OUR OTHER TOWN CARS. THE NEWER ONES WERE RECALLED, BUT THE 2003 & 2004 WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. UPON EXAMINATION, IT IS DETERMINED THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IS CORRODED AND THE CAUSE OF THESE ISSUES, AS EXPLAINED IN LINCOLN'S 13S01 RECALL...

Mar 30, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GREASE ON THE INNER SIDE OF BOTH RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT GREASE WAS LEAKING FROM BOTH REAR BEARINGS. THE...

Mar 30, 2015 Steering 134,905 mi

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME "HARD STEERING" ISSUES AS OUR OTHER TOWN CARS. THE NEWER ONES WERE RECALLED, BUT THE 2003 & 2004 WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. UPON EXAMINATION, IT IS DETERMINED THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT IS CORRODED AND THE CAUSE OF THESE ISSUES, AS EXPLAINED IN LINCOLN'S 13S01 RECALL...

Mar 30, 2015 Service Brakes 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE REVERSING AT A LOW SPEED, THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS GREASE ON THE INNER SIDE OF BOTH RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT GREASE WAS LEAKING FROM BOTH REAR BEARINGS. THE...

Mar 9, 2015 Suspension

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN MURPHY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR PRIVATELY OWNED WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUSPENSION RECALL ONLY PERTAINED TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. *JB

Mar 9, 2015 Suspension

LETTER FROM CONGRESSMAN MURPHY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR PRIVATELY OWNED WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SUSPENSION RECALL ONLY PERTAINED TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES. *JB

Dec 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 34,448 mi

MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON A INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I HAD TO ACCELERATE MY SPEED. VEHICLE SEEMED TO LOCK AT THIS HIGHER SPEED AND THE ONLY WAY I WAS TO RELEASE THIS CONDITION WAS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND SLOWLY BRAKE, THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BECOME UGLY.THIS TO ME WAS LIKE THE PROBLEM WITH THE UNEXPLAINED...

Dec 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 34,448 mi

MERGING INTO TRAFFIC ON A INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I HAD TO ACCELERATE MY SPEED. VEHICLE SEEMED TO LOCK AT THIS HIGHER SPEED AND THE ONLY WAY I WAS TO RELEASE THIS CONDITION WAS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND SLOWLY BRAKE, THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BECOME UGLY.THIS TO ME WAS LIKE THE PROBLEM WITH THE UNEXPLAINED...

Nov 18, 2014 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

ACTUAL TIME FIRST NOTICED IS DIFFICULT TO ESTABLISH. THE COMPLAINT IS FOR "FLICKERING LIGHTS" . I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL AND TO VISIT THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR CORRECTION. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, AND THOUSANDS OF 2003 LINCOLNS HAD BEEN RECALLED, BUT MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THE P...

Nov 18, 2014 Unknown Or Other 170,000 mi

ACTUAL TIME FIRST NOTICED IS DIFFICULT TO ESTABLISH. THE COMPLAINT IS FOR "FLICKERING LIGHTS" . I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL AND TO VISIT THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR CORRECTION. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL, AND THOUSANDS OF 2003 LINCOLNS HAD BEEN RECALLED, BUT MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. THE P...

Sep 23, 2014 Suspension 104,000 mi

MY 2003 TOWNCAR WAS MAKING A SCRAPING NOISE IN THE REAR AND I BROUGHT IT TO REPAIR SHOP. MECHANIC SUSPECTED REAR BRAKES BUT UPON INSPECTION FOUND BAD BEARINGS AND AXEL SHAFTS AND TOLD ME THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HE ALSO TOLD ME HE HAD NOT SEEN THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IN ANY PAST VEHICLES. AND...

Sep 23, 2014 Suspension 104,000 mi

MY 2003 TOWNCAR WAS MAKING A SCRAPING NOISE IN THE REAR AND I BROUGHT IT TO REPAIR SHOP. MECHANIC SUSPECTED REAR BRAKES BUT UPON INSPECTION FOUND BAD BEARINGS AND AXEL SHAFTS AND TOLD ME THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. HE ALSO TOLD ME HE HAD NOT SEEN THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IN ANY PAST VEHICLES. AND...

Sep 6, 2014 Electrical System 10,000 mi

WHILE BACKING UP, UNKNOWN TO ME, MY PARKING AID SYSTEM FAILED, I RAN OVER A GARBAGE RECYCLE BIN, DAMAGING MY REAR BUMPER COVER. IF THE SYSTEM WORKED AS ADVERTISED, THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THANK GOD IT WASN'T A CHILD! *TR

Sep 6, 2014 Electrical System 10,000 mi

WHILE BACKING UP, UNKNOWN TO ME, MY PARKING AID SYSTEM FAILED, I RAN OVER A GARBAGE RECYCLE BIN, DAMAGING MY REAR BUMPER COVER. IF THE SYSTEM WORKED AS ADVERTISED, THIS WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. THANK GOD IT WASN'T A CHILD! *TR

Sep 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN HAD CAUSED THE CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME NON ADHESIVE CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN RE...

Sep 3, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 144,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUN HAD CAUSED THE CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME NON ADHESIVE CAUSING THE CRUISE CONTROL FEATURES TO MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN RE...

Sep 2, 2014 Suspension 135,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V328000 FORD RECALL NUMBER IS 04S16 MY CAR STARTED MAKING NOISE IN THE REAR AND WHEN CHECKED THERE WAS SOME OIL LEAKAGE ON THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS KNOWN PROBLEM IN 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A RECALL AND WAS ASK...

Sep 2, 2014 Suspension 135,000 mi

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V328000 FORD RECALL NUMBER IS 04S16 MY CAR STARTED MAKING NOISE IN THE REAR AND WHEN CHECKED THERE WAS SOME OIL LEAKAGE ON THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MECHANIC, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS KNOWN PROBLEM IN 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH A RECALL AND WAS ASK...

Jul 12, 2014 Steering 204,580 mi

CONSIDER INCLUDING TOWN CARS IN THE LATEST FORD CROWN VIC, MERC GRAN MARQUIS, MARAUDER 500K CAR STEERING ISSUE. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL ON MY 2003 TOWN CAR ONE MONTH AGO, I FOUND A HEAT SHIELD FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LAYING PARALLEL TO AND ON THE STEERING SHAFT STUCK BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE UPPER...

Jul 12, 2014 Steering 204,580 mi

CONSIDER INCLUDING TOWN CARS IN THE LATEST FORD CROWN VIC, MERC GRAN MARQUIS, MARAUDER 500K CAR STEERING ISSUE. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL ON MY 2003 TOWN CAR ONE MONTH AGO, I FOUND A HEAT SHIELD FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD LAYING PARALLEL TO AND ON THE STEERING SHAFT STUCK BETWEEN THE SHAFT AND THE UPPER...

Jun 11, 2014 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, AND REAR AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REP...

Jun 11, 2014 Suspension 106,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE NEAR THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WORSENED OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS, AND REAR AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REP...

May 22, 2014 Engine 138,529 mi

MY LINCOLN HAS BLOWN #3 SPARK PLUG-WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH-TWICE WITHIN 18,000 MILES BETWEEN INCIDENTS-TOTAL REPAIR COST-OVER $1600-TOTAL AGGRAVATION COST-PRICELESS !! EACH TIME THE PLUG BLOWS-THE MECHANIC "FIXES" IT-AND WE ARE TOLD-THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX-AND IT WILL PROBABLY BLOW AGAIN. WE H...

May 22, 2014 Engine 138,529 mi

MY LINCOLN HAS BLOWN #3 SPARK PLUG-WHEN I WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH-TWICE WITHIN 18,000 MILES BETWEEN INCIDENTS-TOTAL REPAIR COST-OVER $1600-TOTAL AGGRAVATION COST-PRICELESS !! EACH TIME THE PLUG BLOWS-THE MECHANIC "FIXES" IT-AND WE ARE TOLD-THERE IS NO PERMANENT FIX-AND IT WILL PROBABLY BLOW AGAIN. WE H...

Feb 12, 2014 Power Train 135,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES AND DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AT 30-35 MPH TOLD BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Feb 12, 2014 Power Train 135,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES AND DIFFERENTIAL BEARINGS MAKING A LOUD NOISE AT 30-35 MPH TOLD BEARINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *TR

Oct 29, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Oct 29, 2013 Steering 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Oct 22, 2013 Steering 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, PRODUCING A STIFF BINDING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE LOWER INTER...

Oct 22, 2013 Steering 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, PRODUCING A STIFF BINDING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE LOWER INTER...

Jun 24, 2013 Suspension 149,000 mi

I NOTICED OIL ALL OVER THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND AFTER CHECKING, I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE REAR AXLE LEAKING. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED BECAUSE IT WAS A DEFECT AND SOMETIMES THE WHEEL WOULD EVEN FALL OFF. I CHECKED WITH THE LINCOLN WEB SITE AND MAGICALLY MY VIN IS NOT INC...

Jun 24, 2013 Suspension 149,000 mi

I NOTICED OIL ALL OVER THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND AFTER CHECKING, I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE REAR AXLE LEAKING. I WENT ONLINE AND FOUND THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED BECAUSE IT WAS A DEFECT AND SOMETIMES THE WHEEL WOULD EVEN FALL OFF. I CHECKED WITH THE LINCOLN WEB SITE AND MAGICALLY MY VIN IS NOT INC...

Jun 11, 2013 Suspension 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND AXLE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT SPOKE ...

Jun 11, 2013 Suspension 96,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING SEALS AND AXLE SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT SPOKE ...

May 12, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND THUS HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A CRACKED ENGINE MANIFOLD THAT LEAKED COOLANT ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE RUINING THE CYLINDERS, SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION COILS, OIL, OIL FILTER AND FUSE BOX. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED TO ME THAT BECAUSE T...

May 12, 2013 Engine 100,000 mi

MY VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND THUS HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP TO BE FIXED. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS A CRACKED ENGINE MANIFOLD THAT LEAKED COOLANT ALL OVER THE TOP OF THE ENGINE RUINING THE CYLINDERS, SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION COILS, OIL, OIL FILTER AND FUSE BOX. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED TO ME THAT BECAUSE T...

Mar 11, 2013 Power Train 84,799 mi

I TOOK MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL WAS BLOWN OUT AND THE AXEL ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WERE RUINED BY THE AXEL FLUID THAT LEAKED OUT. I FOUND...

Mar 11, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,799 mi

I TOOK MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL WAS BLOWN OUT AND THE AXEL ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WERE RUINED BY THE AXEL FLUID THAT LEAKED OUT. I FOUND...

Mar 11, 2013 Power Train 84,799 mi

I TOOK MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL WAS BLOWN OUT AND THE AXEL ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WERE RUINED BY THE AXEL FLUID THAT LEAKED OUT. I FOUND...

Mar 11, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,799 mi

I TOOK MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE I HEARD A NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE CAR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL WAS BLOWN OUT AND THE AXEL ASSEMBLY WAS DAMAGED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES WERE RUINED BY THE AXEL FLUID THAT LEAKED OUT. I FOUND...

Mar 5, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE HEARD LOUD NOISES FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE, BEARINGS AND THE SEALS FAILED AND NEEDED TO ...

Mar 5, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, HE HEARD LOUD NOISES FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE, BEARINGS AND THE SEALS FAILED AND NEEDED TO ...

Mar 1, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ...

Mar 1, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING FROM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE AXLE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ...

Jan 22, 2013 Suspension 93,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Jan 22, 2013 Suspension 93,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE...

Dec 10, 2012 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE REAR BEARINGS FAILED, CAUSING WEAR TO THE REAR AXLE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, AXLE AND THE SEALS. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Dec 10, 2012 Suspension 89,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE REAR BEARINGS FAILED, CAUSING WEAR TO THE REAR AXLE. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS, AXLE AND THE SEALS. THE VEHICLE WAS ...

Nov 8, 2012 Suspension

2003 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CARTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE WHEELS REAR AXLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ALMOST AT HIS DESTINATION, WHEN HE HEARD THE TIRES MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE. HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY, AND AS HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS A...

Nov 8, 2012 Suspension

2003 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL CARTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE WHEELS REAR AXLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS ALMOST AT HIS DESTINATION, WHEN HE HEARD THE TIRES MAKING A VERY LOUD NOISE. HE EXITED THE HIGHWAY, AND AS HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE A TURN, THERE WAS A...

Aug 14, 2012 Suspension 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN-CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BEARING SEAL RUPTURED. AND AS A RESULT, THE AXLE BECAME DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFA...

Aug 14, 2012 Suspension 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN-CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BEARING SEAL RUPTURED. AND AS A RESULT, THE AXLE BECAME DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFA...

Aug 13, 2012 Seats 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003, LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND WHEN IT RAINS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD GETS SOAKING WET, I CAN HAVE IT UNDER THE CAR PORT AND IT STILL GETS WET. I DO NOT HAVE ANY HOLES IN THE CAR. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND THEY CHANGED BY WIND SHEILD FOUR OR FIVE TIMES AND IT...

Aug 13, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003, LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND WHEN IT RAINS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD GETS SOAKING WET, I CAN HAVE IT UNDER THE CAR PORT AND IT STILL GETS WET. I DO NOT HAVE ANY HOLES IN THE CAR. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND THEY CHANGED BY WIND SHEILD FOUR OR FIVE TIMES AND IT...

Aug 13, 2012 Seats 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003, LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND WHEN IT RAINS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD GETS SOAKING WET, I CAN HAVE IT UNDER THE CAR PORT AND IT STILL GETS WET. I DO NOT HAVE ANY HOLES IN THE CAR. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND THEY CHANGED BY WIND SHEILD FOUR OR FIVE TIMES AND IT...

Aug 13, 2012 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003, LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND WHEN IT RAINS, THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD GETS SOAKING WET, I CAN HAVE IT UNDER THE CAR PORT AND IT STILL GETS WET. I DO NOT HAVE ANY HOLES IN THE CAR. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 LINCOLN TOWNCAR AND THEY CHANGED BY WIND SHEILD FOUR OR FIVE TIMES AND IT...

May 18, 2012 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN ENERGY LX4 TIRES, SIZE P225/60/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE AND BOTH REAR TIRES HAD DRY ROTTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MA...

May 18, 2012 Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN ENERGY LX4 TIRES, SIZE P225/60/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE AND BOTH REAR TIRES HAD DRY ROTTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE FOR TWO YEARS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MA...

Apr 5, 2012 Suspension

WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT IN THE RECALL DATE, HOWEVER MY ISSUE IS THE SAME. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN MARCH 2010 AND RIGHT OFF I HAD ISSUES WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK. TOOK IT BACK AND HAD TO HAVE THE BEARING REPLACED. I COMPLAINED OF A "NOISE" ON LEFT SIDE. SEEMS IT NEVER WENT AWAY. NOW A F...

Apr 5, 2012 Suspension

WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT MY CAR WAS NOT IN THE RECALL DATE, HOWEVER MY ISSUE IS THE SAME. I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN MARCH 2010 AND RIGHT OFF I HAD ISSUES WITHIN THE FIRST WEEK. TOOK IT BACK AND HAD TO HAVE THE BEARING REPLACED. I COMPLAINED OF A "NOISE" ON LEFT SIDE. SEEMS IT NEVER WENT AWAY. NOW A F...

Mar 27, 2012 Suspension 95,972 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THEIR HOME WHERE HE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT REFERENCE...

Mar 27, 2012 Suspension 95,972 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO DROP. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THEIR HOME WHERE HE NOTICED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED IN HALF. THE CONTACT REFERENCE...

Feb 22, 2012 Suspension 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE MANUFACT...

Feb 22, 2012 Suspension 104,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE MANUFACT...

Feb 16, 2012 Steering 66,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WHEN THE STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED INTERNALLY. THIS VEHICLE IS A STRETCH LIMO AND DRIVEN SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY ON LEVEL SURFACES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT THIS LOW MILEAGE...

Feb 16, 2012 Steering 66,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WHEN THE STEERING PUMP WAS REPLACED THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT FAILED INTERNALLY. THIS VEHICLE IS A STRETCH LIMO AND DRIVEN SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY ON LEVEL SURFACES AND SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AT THIS LOW MILEAGE...

Jan 12, 2012 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AT A REDUCED SPEED. LATER, BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Jan 12, 2012 Suspension 65,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE AT A REDUCED SPEED. LATER, BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTUR...

Nov 22, 2011 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE CONTACT...

Nov 22, 2011 Suspension 97,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED AND THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE AXLE SEAL WAS LEAKING OIL. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE CONTACT...

Nov 17, 2011 Suspension 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE AND WHEEL BEARINGS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL...

Nov 17, 2011 Equipment

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A TOXIC MOLD PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOTORIOUS FOR BODY LEAKS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE WENT TO VACUUM THE RIGHT REAR FLOOR BOARD, HE NOTICED IT WAS SOAKED. THE DEALER PULLED UP THE CARPET AND DISCOVERED THE LEAK...

Nov 17, 2011 Suspension 43,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE AXLE AND WHEEL BEARINGS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPL...

Nov 17, 2011 Equipment

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A TOXIC MOLD PROBLEM *TGW THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOTORIOUS FOR BODY LEAKS. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE WENT TO VACUUM THE RIGHT REAR FLOOR BOARD, HE NOTICED IT WAS SOAKED. THE DEALER PULLED UP THE CARPET AND DISCOVERED THE LEAK...

Nov 10, 2011 Suspension

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SOUND IN THE REAR END OF VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND TWO AXLES WITH GROOVES CUT INTO THE BEARING JOURNALS NEARS THE FLANGES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THE...

Nov 10, 2011 Suspension

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A SOUND IN THE REAR END OF VEHICLE *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND TWO AXLES WITH GROOVES CUT INTO THE BEARING JOURNALS NEARS THE FLANGES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THE...

Sep 26, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 121,000 mi

I WAS IN FRONT OF THE TOWNHOUSE WHERE I LIVE WAITING IN IDLE FOR AN ONCOMING CAR TO PASS SO I CAN PARK ON MY SPOT WHEN I HEARD THREE CLICKING SOUNDS BENEATH THE CAR AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. SECONDS AFTER THAT THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AT AN INCREASING SPEED ,KNOCKED A NISSAN PATHFINDER AND CARRIED ...

Sep 26, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 121,000 mi

I WAS IN FRONT OF THE TOWNHOUSE WHERE I LIVE WAITING IN IDLE FOR AN ONCOMING CAR TO PASS SO I CAN PARK ON MY SPOT WHEN I HEARD THREE CLICKING SOUNDS BENEATH THE CAR AT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. SECONDS AFTER THAT THE CAR JERKED FORWARD AT AN INCREASING SPEED ,KNOCKED A NISSAN PATHFINDER AND CARRIED ...

Sep 1, 2011 Suspension 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A LOUD ROARING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE AND EACH TIME THE REAR AXLE BEAR...

Sep 1, 2011 Suspension 119,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A LOUD ROARING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME FAILURE AND EACH TIME THE REAR AXLE BEAR...

Aug 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP AFTER HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHE...

Aug 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP AFTER HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHE...

Jun 30, 2011 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BR...

Jun 30, 2011 Suspension 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH WHEN THE REAR AXLE BROKE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS BR...

Jun 21, 2011 Structure 70,978 mi

MANUFACTURING / DESIGN DEFECT IN VEHICLE INSIDE DOOR PANEL CAUSING PANEL TO FAIL AND INSIDE DOOR LATCH HANDLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS RESULTS IN DRIVER BEING UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. DRIVER IS TRAPPED AND IN DANGER IN AN EMERGENCY. COMPANY NO LONGER PRODUCES REPLACEMENT PARTS OR R...

Jun 21, 2011 Structure 70,978 mi

MANUFACTURING / DESIGN DEFECT IN VEHICLE INSIDE DOOR PANEL CAUSING PANEL TO FAIL AND INSIDE DOOR LATCH HANDLE TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THIS RESULTS IN DRIVER BEING UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. DRIVER IS TRAPPED AND IN DANGER IN AN EMERGENCY. COMPANY NO LONGER PRODUCES REPLACEMENT PARTS OR R...

Jun 10, 2011 Suspension 142,692 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD FEEL VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE REAR END WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF AND NOTICED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE VERY LOOSE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS ...

Jun 10, 2011 Suspension 142,692 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD FEEL VIBRATIONS COMING FROM THE REAR END WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE HIMSELF AND NOTICED THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE VERY LOOSE. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS ...

May 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA TO SOUTH DAKOTA AND STARTED UP THE FIRST FOOTHILL OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS ABOUT 35 MILES WEST OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS ON US 63. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD JUST STARTED TO INCREASE THE ENGINE RPMS WHEN I HEARD A BANG FOLLOWED BY WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A BELT OR SOMETHING THUMPING ON...

May 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,400 mi

I WAS DRIVING FROM FLORIDA TO SOUTH DAKOTA AND STARTED UP THE FIRST FOOTHILL OF THE OZARK MOUNTAINS ABOUT 35 MILES WEST OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS ON US 63. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD JUST STARTED TO INCREASE THE ENGINE RPMS WHEN I HEARD A BANG FOLLOWED BY WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A BELT OR SOMETHING THUMPING ON...

Mar 30, 2011 Suspension 35,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR WITH 35,000 MILES THAT EXHIBITED REAR AXLE NOISE. FORD REPLACED THE AXLES AND BEARINGS SITTING NO RECALL EXISTED. *TR

Mar 30, 2011 Suspension 35,000 mi

RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR WITH 35,000 MILES THAT EXHIBITED REAR AXLE NOISE. FORD REPLACED THE AXLES AND BEARINGS SITTING NO RECALL EXISTED. *TR

Mar 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

HAD A PREMATURE AXLE FAILURE ON MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, ONLY 110K MILES. SAME YEAR, MODEL, BODY CODE, ASSEMBLY PLANT & PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR, BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT IT WAS NOT THERE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS BUILT A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE OF THE DA...

Mar 22, 2011 Power Train 110,000 mi

HAD A PREMATURE AXLE FAILURE ON MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, ONLY 110K MILES. SAME YEAR, MODEL, BODY CODE, ASSEMBLY PLANT & PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR, BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT IT WAS NOT THERE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS BUILT A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE OF THE DA...

Mar 22, 2011 Latches/locks/linkages 110,000 mi

HAD A PREMATURE AXLE FAILURE ON MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, ONLY 110K MILES. SAME YEAR, MODEL, BODY CODE, ASSEMBLY PLANT & PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR, BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT IT WAS NOT THERE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS BUILT A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE OF THE DA...

Mar 22, 2011 Power Train 110,000 mi

HAD A PREMATURE AXLE FAILURE ON MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, ONLY 110K MILES. SAME YEAR, MODEL, BODY CODE, ASSEMBLY PLANT & PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN THE RECALL FOR THIS CAR, BUT WAS TOLD BY FORD THAT IT WAS NOT THERE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS BUILT A FEW MONTHS OUTSIDE OF THE DA...

Jan 29, 2011 Steering 25,000 mi

LOWER STEERING SHAFT IS BINDING AT 25,000 MILES I FIND THIS TO BE A DEFECT FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR. THIS DEFECT MAKES STEERING VERY HARD, LIKE HAVING LIMITED POWER STEERING, AND IT GRABS AND BINDS AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL. I REPLACED THE PART AT MY OWN EXPENSE, PART #5W1Z-3B676-AA AND INSTA...

Jan 29, 2011 Steering 25,000 mi

LOWER STEERING SHAFT IS BINDING AT 25,000 MILES I FIND THIS TO BE A DEFECT FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY FOR. THIS DEFECT MAKES STEERING VERY HARD, LIKE HAVING LIMITED POWER STEERING, AND IT GRABS AND BINDS AS YOU TURN THE WHEEL. I REPLACED THE PART AT MY OWN EXPENSE, PART #5W1Z-3B676-AA AND INSTA...

Dec 23, 2010 Equipment

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING MOLD SPORES IN LINCOLN VEHICLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE, THE RIGHT REAR FLOOR BOARD HAD STANDING DIRTY WATER. THEN CONSUMER THEN NOTICED THE CARPET WAS WET. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS THE AC UNIT. THE DEALER CL...

Dec 23, 2010 Equipment

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING MOLD SPORES IN LINCOLN VEHICLES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE, THE RIGHT REAR FLOOR BOARD HAD STANDING DIRTY WATER. THEN CONSUMER THEN NOTICED THE CARPET WAS WET. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM WAS THE AC UNIT. THE DEALER CL...

Dec 13, 2010 Suspension 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEARINGS ON THE REAR AXLE HAD FAILED AS IT LEAKED OIL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Dec 13, 2010 Suspension 117,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BEARINGS ON THE REAR AXLE HAD FAILED AS IT LEAKED OIL FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WILL BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MIL...

Dec 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TRIED OPENING THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND THE LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE LATCH WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE AP...

Dec 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT TRIED OPENING THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND THE LATCH ASSEMBLY BROKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED BY A TECHNICIAN THAT THE LATCH WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE AP...

Nov 16, 2010 Power Train 59,000 mi

VERY NOISY REAR AXLE BEARINGS, FORD HAS A SAFETY RECALL IF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN SOLD AS A FLEET VEHICLE,SAFETY #04S16,THEY WOULD REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE AS A SAFETY ISSUE, I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 12-20-06 IN FL.IT HAD 52,343 MI. AT THAT TIME., THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE TYPE OF ROAD SU...

Nov 16, 2010 Power Train 59,000 mi

VERY NOISY REAR AXLE BEARINGS, FORD HAS A SAFETY RECALL IF THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN SOLD AS A FLEET VEHICLE,SAFETY #04S16,THEY WOULD REPAIR IT FREE OF CHARGE AS A SAFETY ISSUE, I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE 12-20-06 IN FL.IT HAD 52,343 MI. AT THAT TIME., THOUGHT THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE TYPE OF ROAD SU...

Oct 15, 2010 Suspension 69,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS OIL LEAKING ONTO THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC LOCATED THE FAILURE ...

Oct 15, 2010 Suspension 69,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS OIL LEAKING ONTO THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY AND DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC LOCATED THE FAILURE ...

Sep 15, 2010 Suspension 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE WHERE THEY STATED THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS WERE REPLACED . THE CONTACT REFERE...

Sep 15, 2010 Suspension 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE WHERE THEY STATED THE REAR AXLE WAS BENT. THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS WERE REPLACED . THE CONTACT REFERE...

Sep 13, 2010 Suspension 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AS HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL THUMPING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN REGARD ...

Sep 13, 2010 Seats 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AS HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL THUMPING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN REGARD ...

Sep 13, 2010 Suspension 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AS HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL THUMPING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN REGARD ...

Sep 13, 2010 Seats 93,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AS HE BEGAN TO HEAR AN UNUSUAL THUMPING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED WITH AN AUTHORIZED DEALER IN REGARD ...

Aug 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

WITHIN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THREE (3) INCIDENTS: TWO OF WHICH OCCURRED AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN; WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR SUDDENLY JUMPED INTO PASSING GEAR WITHOUT WARNING! ONE OF THOSE INCIDENTS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE MOST RECENT OCCURR...

Aug 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

WITHIN THE PAST 8 MONTHS, I HAVE HAD THREE (3) INCIDENTS: TWO OF WHICH OCCURRED AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN; WHEN STARTING TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR SUDDENLY JUMPED INTO PASSING GEAR WITHOUT WARNING! ONE OF THOSE INCIDENTS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO REAR-END THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE MOST RECENT OCCURR...

Jul 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY HIGH INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE THEN ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED REPEATEDLY BUT TO NO A...

Jul 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, HE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY HIGH INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS AND THE VEHICLE THEN ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED REPEATEDLY BUT TO NO A...

Jul 15, 2010 Suspension 74,842 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RE...

Jul 15, 2010 Suspension 74,842 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO LOCATE A RE...

Apr 26, 2010 Suspension 54,230 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AXLE SHAFT SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 04V328000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE DEALER STATED THAT...

Apr 26, 2010 Suspension 54,230 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE AXLE SHAFT SUDDENLY CRACKED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 04V328000 (SUSPENSION: REAR). THE DEALER STATED THAT...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,245 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WITHOUT A WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN . HE THEN TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT WORK UNTIL HE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED AND BEGAN ...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 42,245 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, WITHOUT A WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN . HE THEN TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THEY DID NOT WORK UNTIL HE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE DECREASED IN SPEED AND BEGAN ...

Dec 21, 2009 Suspension 88,079 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE FRONT AND REAR BEARING RODS AND AXLE WERE DESTROYED WHEN THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE AXLE WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2008 BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE PINION BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V328000 IS RELA...

Dec 21, 2009 Suspension 88,079 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE FRONT AND REAR BEARING RODS AND AXLE WERE DESTROYED WHEN THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. THE AXLE WAS REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2008 BUT THE DEALER SAID THAT THE PINION BEARINGS WERE WORN OUT. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V328000 IS RELA...

Nov 25, 2009 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE METAL PIECE THAT SECURES THE STEERING COLUMN CAME APART. THIS PART WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ALLOWING THE COLUMN TO ROTATE IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE METAL PIECE WAS REPLACED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT REMEDY THE...

Nov 25, 2009 Steering 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE METAL PIECE THAT SECURES THE STEERING COLUMN CAME APART. THIS PART WAS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR ALLOWING THE COLUMN TO ROTATE IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND THE METAL PIECE WAS REPLACED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT REMEDY THE...

Oct 19, 2009 Suspension 36,338 mi

2003 LINCOLN TC RECENTLY NEEDED REPAIRS AT DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE & BEARINGS. ADVISED BY DEALER THAT REPAIRS NOT COVERED BY RECALL, 04V328000 (FORD-04S16). FOUND 44 COMPLAINTS IN YOUR SYSTEM FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY DID THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES SUCH AS MINE. ARE NOT THE SAME PROB...

Oct 19, 2009 Suspension 36,338 mi

2003 LINCOLN TC RECENTLY NEEDED REPAIRS AT DEALERSHIP FOR REAR AXLE & BEARINGS. ADVISED BY DEALER THAT REPAIRS NOT COVERED BY RECALL, 04V328000 (FORD-04S16). FOUND 44 COMPLAINTS IN YOUR SYSTEM FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHY DID THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOT APPLY TO VEHICLES SUCH AS MINE. ARE NOT THE SAME PROB...

Sep 29, 2009 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE LEAKING. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL# 04V328000, REAR SUSPENSION; HOWEVER, HE WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED HE IS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS WERE MA...

Sep 29, 2009 Suspension 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS WERE LEAKING. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL# 04V328000, REAR SUSPENSION; HOWEVER, HE WAS ADVISED THAT SINCE HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED HE IS INELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REMEDY. NO REPAIRS WERE MA...

Sep 25, 2009 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR .THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SRS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDE...

Sep 25, 2009 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 LINCOLN TOWN CAR .THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER SIDE SRS AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BECAUSE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDE...

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 84,687 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, SHE HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO REAR AXLES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84687.

Aug 26, 2009 Power Train 84,687 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, SHE HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO REAR AXLES. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84687.

Aug 11, 2009 Suspension 54,250 mi

2003 TOWN CAR ON AUG. 3, 2009 THE CAR LOST DRIVE FUNCTION ON INTERSTATE. THE REPAIR WAS A NEW DRIVE AXLE FROM THE FORD DEALER. ON AUG. 8, THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN WE LOST DRIVE FUNCTION AND THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE FORD RECALL NO. 04S16 OR 04V328000 AND HE EXPLAI...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train 54,250 mi

2003 TOWN CAR ON AUG. 3, 2009 THE CAR LOST DRIVE FUNCTION ON INTERSTATE. THE REPAIR WAS A NEW DRIVE AXLE FROM THE FORD DEALER. ON AUG. 8, THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN WE LOST DRIVE FUNCTION AND THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE FORD RECALL NO. 04S16 OR 04V328000 AND HE EXPLAI...

Aug 11, 2009 Suspension 54,250 mi

2003 TOWN CAR ON AUG. 3, 2009 THE CAR LOST DRIVE FUNCTION ON INTERSTATE. THE REPAIR WAS A NEW DRIVE AXLE FROM THE FORD DEALER. ON AUG. 8, THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN WE LOST DRIVE FUNCTION AND THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE FORD RECALL NO. 04S16 OR 04V328000 AND HE EXPLAI...

Aug 11, 2009 Power Train 54,250 mi

2003 TOWN CAR ON AUG. 3, 2009 THE CAR LOST DRIVE FUNCTION ON INTERSTATE. THE REPAIR WAS A NEW DRIVE AXLE FROM THE FORD DEALER. ON AUG. 8, THE SAME THING HAPPEN AGAIN WE LOST DRIVE FUNCTION AND THE REAR AXLE IS BROKEN. I SPOKE TO THE DEALER ABOUT THE FORD RECALL NO. 04S16 OR 04V328000 AND HE EXPLAI...

Jul 27, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE REAR WHE...

Jul 27, 2009 Suspension 69,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. HE CALLED THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE REAR WHE...

Apr 23, 2009 Suspension 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CARTIER. THE REAR AXLES SUDDENLY BECAME WORN AND THERE WERE NO UNUSUAL NOISE INDICATORS THAT WERE UNFAMILIAR TO HIM. A MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE BEARINGS AND AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V328000 COMPONENT...

Apr 23, 2009 Suspension 41,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR CARTIER. THE REAR AXLES SUDDENLY BECAME WORN AND THERE WERE NO UNUSUAL NOISE INDICATORS THAT WERE UNFAMILIAR TO HIM. A MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE BEARINGS AND AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE ALSO STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V328000 COMPONENT...

Mar 17, 2009 Suspension 87,907 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE CONTACT FEELS THAT LINCOLN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE...

Mar 17, 2009 Suspension 87,907 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR). THE CONTACT FEELS THAT LINCOLN SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE...

Jan 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Steering 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Structure 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Steering 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Electrical System 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 14, 2009 Structure 29,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAS HAD TWO ALTERNATORS INSTALLED IN HER VEHICLE WITHIN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ONE THAT CAME WITH THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. WHILE DRIVING 30 AND 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF...

Jan 9, 2009 Suspension 51,863 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO FIRESTONE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SEAL FAILED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, ...

Jan 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,863 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO FIRESTONE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SEAL FAILED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, ...

Jan 9, 2009 Suspension 51,863 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO FIRESTONE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SEAL FAILED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, ...

Jan 9, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,863 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK BEHIND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO FIRESTONE AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SEAL FAILED ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. WHILE THE MECHANIC WAS REPAIRING THE VEHICLE, ...

Dec 8, 2008 Suspension 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. WHEN THE NOISE GREW LOUDER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS REPAIRED TWICE AND TH...

Dec 8, 2008 Suspension 49,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE. WHEN THE NOISE GREW LOUDER, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE REAR SUSPENSION WAS REPAIRED TWICE AND TH...

Dec 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 44,369 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERYTIME SHE ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE SWITCH BECAME VERY HOT. SHE TRADITIONALLY ACTIVATES THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. SHE NEVER NOTICED ANY SMOKE OR WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ...

Dec 2, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 44,369 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERYTIME SHE ACTIVATED THE CRUISE CONTROL, THE SWITCH BECAME VERY HOT. SHE TRADITIONALLY ACTIVATES THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. SHE NEVER NOTICED ANY SMOKE OR WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE ...

Nov 13, 2008 Suspension

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE. CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT WITH FORD ABOUT MULTIPLE RECALL REPAIRS (REAR AXLES, BEARING, AND SEAL RECALL) ON THE SAME VEHICLES AND FOR THE SAME MECHANICAL RECALL FAILURE. *NJ THE AXLE SEALS AND BEARINGS CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE REAR AXLE, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF T...

Nov 13, 2008 Structure

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE. CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT WITH FORD ABOUT MULTIPLE RECALL REPAIRS (REAR AXLES, BEARING, AND SEAL RECALL) ON THE SAME VEHICLES AND FOR THE SAME MECHANICAL RECALL FAILURE. *NJ THE AXLE SEALS AND BEARINGS CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE REAR AXLE, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF T...

Nov 13, 2008 Suspension

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE. CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT WITH FORD ABOUT MULTIPLE RECALL REPAIRS (REAR AXLES, BEARING, AND SEAL RECALL) ON THE SAME VEHICLES AND FOR THE SAME MECHANICAL RECALL FAILURE. *NJ THE AXLE SEALS AND BEARINGS CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE REAR AXLE, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF T...

Nov 13, 2008 Structure

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE. CONSUMER HAS A COMPLAINT WITH FORD ABOUT MULTIPLE RECALL REPAIRS (REAR AXLES, BEARING, AND SEAL RECALL) ON THE SAME VEHICLES AND FOR THE SAME MECHANICAL RECALL FAILURE. *NJ THE AXLE SEALS AND BEARINGS CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE REAR AXLE, WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF T...

Oct 30, 2008 Tires 58,275 mi

PURCHASED 4 MICHELIN TIRES TOTAL 2@43,092&2@46,208MILES, NOW HAVE 58,275 MILES ALL (4) FOUR TIRES ARE SEPARATING AT THE WHITE WALL ADJACENT TO THE RIM,THATS 15,183 MILES DISCOUNT TIRE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $336.00. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP. WHAT IS TO PREVENT THE TI...

Oct 30, 2008 Tires 58,275 mi

PURCHASED 4 MICHELIN TIRES TOTAL 2@43,092&2@46,208MILES, NOW HAVE 58,275 MILES ALL (4) FOUR TIRES ARE SEPARATING AT THE WHITE WALL ADJACENT TO THE RIM,THATS 15,183 MILES DISCOUNT TIRE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF $336.00. THIS APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP. WHAT IS TO PREVENT THE TI...

Oct 3, 2008 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE REAR BEARINGS ON HIS VEHICLE AND THERE IS ALSO AN AXLE SHIFT FRACTURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REGARDING THE FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THESE FAILURES. ...

Oct 3, 2008 Suspension 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE WITH THE REAR BEARINGS ON HIS VEHICLE AND THERE IS ALSO AN AXLE SHIFT FRACTURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REGARDING THE FAILURES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THESE FAILURES. ...

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 90,880 mi

VEHICLE HAS WIRING PROBLEM FOR BRAKE LIGHTS,TURN SIGNALS,BULBS & FUSES BLOW IT HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST APPROX EVERY NINE MONTHS TOLD PROBLEM IS ALWAYS BULB OR FUSE HOWEVER THEY MAINLY ALWAYS TAMPER WITH THE WIRING THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE 2003. *TR

Sep 9, 2008 Electrical System 90,880 mi

VEHICLE HAS WIRING PROBLEM FOR BRAKE LIGHTS,TURN SIGNALS,BULBS & FUSES BLOW IT HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST APPROX EVERY NINE MONTHS TOLD PROBLEM IS ALWAYS BULB OR FUSE HOWEVER THEY MAINLY ALWAYS TAMPER WITH THE WIRING THIS PROBLEM HAS EXISTED SINCE 2003. *TR

Jun 18, 2008 Suspension 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD HUMMING NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY STATED THAT A TIRE WAS OUT OF ROUND. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE THE HUMMING NOISES AND THE DEALER STATED...

Jun 18, 2008 Suspension 59,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD HUMMING NOISES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THEY STATED THAT A TIRE WAS OUT OF ROUND. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO MAKE THE HUMMING NOISES AND THE DEALER STATED...

May 21, 2008 Suspension 66,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BEARINGS, AXLES, AND REAR BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

May 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BEARINGS, AXLES, AND REAR BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

May 21, 2008 Suspension 66,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BEARINGS, AXLES, AND REAR BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

May 21, 2008 Suspension 66,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BEARINGS, AXLES, AND REAR BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

May 21, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 66,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BEARINGS, AXLES, AND REAR BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

May 21, 2008 Suspension 66,745 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED GREASE ON THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT BEARINGS, AXLES, AND REAR BRAKES WERE NEEDED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS THAT THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHT...

May 14, 2008 Power Train 39,840 mi

NOISY REAR END ON MY LINCOLN TOWNCAR (2003). THERE WAS A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE REAR AXELS & BEARINGS ON 2003 TOWNCARS WITH CERTAIN VIN #S (RECALL # 04V328000) MY CAR HAD EXACTLY THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL AND I FEEL THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD PAY OR THE REPAIR. I ONLY...

May 14, 2008 Power Train 39,840 mi

NOISY REAR END ON MY LINCOLN TOWNCAR (2003). THERE WAS A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE REAR AXELS & BEARINGS ON 2003 TOWNCARS WITH CERTAIN VIN #S (RECALL # 04V328000) MY CAR HAD EXACTLY THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL AND I FEEL THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD PAY OR THE REPAIR. I ONLY...

May 14, 2008 Power Train 39,840 mi

NOISY REAR END ON MY LINCOLN TOWNCAR (2003). THERE WAS A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE REAR AXELS & BEARINGS ON 2003 TOWNCARS WITH CERTAIN VIN #S (RECALL # 04V328000) MY CAR HAD EXACTLY THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL AND I FEEL THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD PAY OR THE REPAIR. I ONLY...

May 14, 2008 Power Train 39,840 mi

NOISY REAR END ON MY LINCOLN TOWNCAR (2003). THERE WAS A RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE REAR AXELS & BEARINGS ON 2003 TOWNCARS WITH CERTAIN VIN #S (RECALL # 04V328000) MY CAR HAD EXACTLY THE SAME FAILURE AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL AND I FEEL THAT THE COMPANY SHOULD PAY OR THE REPAIR. I ONLY...

Mar 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOLD OR MUSTY SMELL COMING FROM ALL VENTS WHEN A/C, HEAT OR FAN IS USED. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL 2003 CARS AND UP AND CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SPRAYING LYSOL DIRECTLY INTO VENTS. I TRIED IT AND IT DOESN'T WORK. CLOSE FRIEND JUST GOT RID OF HIS LINCOLN AT A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS...

Mar 16, 2008 Structure

MOLD OR MUSTY SMELL COMING FROM ALL VENTS WHEN A/C, HEAT OR FAN IS USED. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL 2003 CARS AND UP AND CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SPRAYING LYSOL DIRECTLY INTO VENTS. I TRIED IT AND IT DOESN'T WORK. CLOSE FRIEND JUST GOT RID OF HIS LINCOLN AT A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS...

Mar 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOLD OR MUSTY SMELL COMING FROM ALL VENTS WHEN A/C, HEAT OR FAN IS USED. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL 2003 CARS AND UP AND CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SPRAYING LYSOL DIRECTLY INTO VENTS. I TRIED IT AND IT DOESN'T WORK. CLOSE FRIEND JUST GOT RID OF HIS LINCOLN AT A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS...

Mar 16, 2008 Structure

MOLD OR MUSTY SMELL COMING FROM ALL VENTS WHEN A/C, HEAT OR FAN IS USED. DEALER STATES THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL 2003 CARS AND UP AND CAN BE ELIMINATED BY SPRAYING LYSOL DIRECTLY INTO VENTS. I TRIED IT AND IT DOESN'T WORK. CLOSE FRIEND JUST GOT RID OF HIS LINCOLN AT A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS...

Mar 7, 2008 Suspension 88,257 mi

THE REAR BEARING ON MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FAILED. I WENT TO THE RECALL SITE AND FOUND THAT PROBLEM WAS ON THE LIST FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN MY HAVING HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE BEARING, SEAL AND SHAFT AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD; THEY INFORMED M...

Mar 7, 2008 Suspension 88,257 mi

THE REAR BEARING ON MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FAILED. I WENT TO THE RECALL SITE AND FOUND THAT PROBLEM WAS ON THE LIST FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN MY HAVING HAVE THE DEALER REPLACE THE BEARING, SEAL AND SHAFT AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD; THEY INFORMED M...

Feb 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND SHE WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION. *JB

Feb 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WITH UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND SHE WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION. *KB ***NAR*** THE CONSUMER STATED AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION. *JB

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

RECALL# 04V328000 REAR AXLE BEARING FAILURE. CALLED FORD AND THEY BLEW ME OFF SAYING IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY VIN#. AND HUNG UP. THEY COULD NOT EVEN FIND THE RECALL. *TR

Feb 13, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

RECALL# 04V328000 REAR AXLE BEARING FAILURE. CALLED FORD AND THEY BLEW ME OFF SAYING IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY VIN#. AND HUNG UP. THEY COULD NOT EVEN FIND THE RECALL. *TR

Jan 29, 2008 Power Train 83,512 mi

HAD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF CAR.HAD IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR THE NOISE.1/28/08 DRIVING AND HEARD LOUD KNOCKING AND THEN LOTS OF NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID REAR WHEEL SEALS BEARINGS HAD FAILED. SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED ON OTHER 2003 LINCOLNS...

Jan 29, 2008 Power Train 83,512 mi

HAD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF CAR.HAD IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT HEAR THE NOISE.1/28/08 DRIVING AND HEARD LOUD KNOCKING AND THEN LOTS OF NOISE. HAD CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAID REAR WHEEL SEALS BEARINGS HAD FAILED. SAME PROBLEM THAT WAS RECALLED ON OTHER 2003 LINCOLNS...

Jan 22, 2008 Suspension 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS ESPECIALLY HEARD WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE NOISE RECURRED...

Jan 22, 2008 Suspension 52,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD RUBBING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE WAS ESPECIALLY HEARD WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE REPLACEMENT, THE NOISE RECURRED...

Dec 20, 2007 Suspension 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) AND WOULD NOT REPAIR THE ...

Dec 20, 2007 Suspension 47,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) AND WOULD NOT REPAIR THE ...

Dec 17, 2007 Suspension 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SEARS STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD AND THE CONTACT REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES; HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS THE CAUSE OF...

Dec 17, 2007 Suspension 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HEARD A WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. SEARS STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE BAD AND THE CONTACT REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES; HOWEVER, THE NOISE CONTINUED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS THE CAUSE OF...

Dec 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,350 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2004 AT 26,000 MILES. A DIFFERENT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD TO BE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. THE DEALER ST...

Dec 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,350 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE FIRST REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER WARRANTY IN 2004 AT 26,000 MILES. A DIFFERENT FRONT COIL SPRING HAD TO BE REPLACED ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. THE DEALER ST...

Oct 23, 2007 Suspension 40,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEELS, AND AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Oct 23, 2007 Wheels 40,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEELS, AND AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train 40,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEELS, AND AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Oct 23, 2007 Suspension 40,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEELS, AND AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Oct 23, 2007 Wheels 40,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEELS, AND AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Oct 23, 2007 Power Train 40,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE AND HEARD A ROARING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS, WHEELS, AND AXLE SHAFTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ...

Aug 30, 2007 Suspension 40,284 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND THE AXLE IS DAMAGED. HE STATED THAT HE PLACED A NEW SET OF MICHELIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNO...

Aug 30, 2007 Suspension 40,284 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND THE AXLE IS DAMAGED. HE STATED THAT HE PLACED A NEW SET OF MICHELIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNO...

Aug 30, 2007 Suspension 40,284 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND THE AXLE IS DAMAGED. HE STATED THAT HE PLACED A NEW SET OF MICHELIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNO...

Aug 30, 2007 Suspension 40,284 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING MAKES A STRANGE NOISE AND THE AXLE IS DAMAGED. HE STATED THAT HE PLACED A NEW SET OF MICHELIN TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE SPEED AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNO...

Aug 28, 2007 Suspension 48,077 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS LABELED AS THE REAR AXLE. FORD STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) ON...

Aug 28, 2007 Suspension 48,077 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS LABELED AS THE REAR AXLE. FORD STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 04V328000 (SUSPENSION:REAR) ON...

Jul 31, 2007 Suspension

MY LINCOLN TOWN CAR IS IN FOR SERVICE RIGHT NOW. THE SERVICEMAN SAID 2 AXLES, 2 WHEEL BEARINGS AND 2 SEALS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS ONLY FOR LINCOLN TOWN CARS THAT WERE LIMOS. THE SERVICE MAN SAID IT WOULD BE THE SAME THING. THE...

Jul 31, 2007 Suspension

MY LINCOLN TOWN CAR IS IN FOR SERVICE RIGHT NOW. THE SERVICEMAN SAID 2 AXLES, 2 WHEEL BEARINGS AND 2 SEALS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE. I CALLED THE DEALER AND HE SAID IT WAS ONLY FOR LINCOLN TOWN CARS THAT WERE LIMOS. THE SERVICE MAN SAID IT WOULD BE THE SAME THING. THE...

Jul 16, 2007 Suspension 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR BEARINGS AND THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL ...

Jul 16, 2007 Suspension 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 15-70 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR BEARINGS AND THE REAR AXLE SHAFTS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL ...

Jun 15, 2007 Power Train 65,530 mi

SEVERE NOISE IN REAR AXLE ON 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR . TOOK VEHICLE TO SELLING DEALER TO FIX IT, WHO CHARGED HIM $707.63 INCLUDING TAXES TO FIX IT BY REPLACING REAR AXLES AND BEARINGS WITH KIT 3W1Z*4A109*AA. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE PART OF NHTSA RECALL 04V328000 DATED JUL 6, 2004. FORD RECALL ...

Jun 15, 2007 Power Train 65,530 mi

SEVERE NOISE IN REAR AXLE ON 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR . TOOK VEHICLE TO SELLING DEALER TO FIX IT, WHO CHARGED HIM $707.63 INCLUDING TAXES TO FIX IT BY REPLACING REAR AXLES AND BEARINGS WITH KIT 3W1Z*4A109*AA. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE PART OF NHTSA RECALL 04V328000 DATED JUL 6, 2004. FORD RECALL ...

Jun 6, 2007 Parking Brake

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE BACK WHEELS LOCKED WHILE DRIVING**CC THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED TO A STOP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. WHEN SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THEN INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE DIDN'T MOVE FORWA...

Jun 6, 2007 Parking Brake

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE BACK WHEELS LOCKED WHILE DRIVING**CC THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS MAKING A SLOW LEFT TURN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERKED TO A STOP RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TURN. WHEN SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THEN INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE DIDN'T MOVE FORWA...

Jun 4, 2007 Suspension 135,223 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLES, THE WHEEL BEARINGS, AXLE SEALS, AND BRAKE PADS ALL NEED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR AND NO OTHER FAILURES...

Jun 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,223 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLES, THE WHEEL BEARINGS, AXLE SEALS, AND BRAKE PADS ALL NEED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR AND NO OTHER FAILURES...

Jun 4, 2007 Suspension 135,223 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLES, THE WHEEL BEARINGS, AXLE SEALS, AND BRAKE PADS ALL NEED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR AND NO OTHER FAILURES...

Jun 4, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 135,223 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REAR AXLES, THE WHEEL BEARINGS, AXLE SEALS, AND BRAKE PADS ALL NEED REPLACING. THE MECHANIC MADE THE REPAIR AND NO OTHER FAILURES...

Apr 30, 2007 Electrical System 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 73000. *AK

Apr 30, 2007 Electrical System 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED INTO THE IGNITION IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WILL NOT LOCK. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 73000. *AK

Apr 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

RE: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CRUISE CONTROL RUNAWAY ISSUE ON 3/16/07 I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT DURING A SNOWSTORM ON A TWO LANE NARROW ROAD. I HAD PREVIOUSLY DISENGAGED THE OVERDRIVE AND MANUALLY SHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR AT 20-25 MPH FOR BETTER CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY OVER STEERED TO...

Apr 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,000 mi

RE: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CRUISE CONTROL RUNAWAY ISSUE ON 3/16/07 I WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT DURING A SNOWSTORM ON A TWO LANE NARROW ROAD. I HAD PREVIOUSLY DISENGAGED THE OVERDRIVE AND MANUALLY SHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR AT 20-25 MPH FOR BETTER CONTROL. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY OVER STEERED TO...

Dec 28, 2006 Tires

SIDEWALL BLOWOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. HAS OCCURRED 2 TIMES. A 3RD TIRE WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO FAILURE. *NM

Dec 28, 2006 Tires

SIDEWALL BLOWOUT AT HIGHWAY SPEED. HAS OCCURRED 2 TIMES. A 3RD TIRE WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO FAILURE. *NM

Dec 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM 30 MPH ON A HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, WHICH DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE 3 TIMES. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SLOWED, AND THE BRAKE TOOK EFFE...

Dec 8, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 75,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING FROM 30 MPH ON A HIGHWAY EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE, WHICH DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE, AND COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE 3 TIMES. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE SLOWED, AND THE BRAKE TOOK EFFE...

Dec 6, 2006 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED ON THE FIRST NIGHT DRIVE THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT(THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE BACK WINDOW GLOWED BRIGHTLY OVER THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE TO THE REAR. WHEN IT RAINED AND THE BACK WINDOW WAS WET. THE PROBLE...

Dec 6, 2006 Structure 46,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED ON THE FIRST NIGHT DRIVE THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT(THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE BACK WINDOW GLOWED BRIGHTLY OVER THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE TO THE REAR. WHEN IT RAINED AND THE BACK WINDOW WAS WET. THE PROBLE...

Dec 6, 2006 Exterior Lighting 46,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED ON THE FIRST NIGHT DRIVE THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT(THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE BACK WINDOW GLOWED BRIGHTLY OVER THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE TO THE REAR. WHEN IT RAINED AND THE BACK WINDOW WAS WET. THE PROBLE...

Dec 6, 2006 Structure 46,000 mi

I RECENTLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED ON THE FIRST NIGHT DRIVE THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT(THE ONE AT THE TOP OF THE BACK WINDOW GLOWED BRIGHTLY OVER THE INSIDE OF THE WINDOW MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE TO THE REAR. WHEN IT RAINED AND THE BACK WINDOW WAS WET. THE PROBLE...

Oct 27, 2006 Power Train 40,015 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REAR AXLES AND BEARING WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V328000, REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 27, 2006 Power Train 40,015 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE REAR AXLES AND BEARING WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE PARTS WERE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V328000, REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NO...

Oct 18, 2006 Power Train 24,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR END OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AXLE AND AXLE BEARING HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE ...

Oct 18, 2006 Power Train 24,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN THE RIGHT REAR END OF THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE WAS NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP WHO DETERMINED THAT THE AXLE AND AXLE BEARING HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE ...

Oct 11, 2006 Suspension 68,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CONSTANT GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE OF THE REAR BEARINGS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL# 04V328000 WHICH PERTAINED TO T...

Oct 11, 2006 Suspension 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXEL BEARINGS, SEALS, AND PARKING BRAKE SHOES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.

Oct 11, 2006 Parking Brake 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXEL BEARINGS, SEALS, AND PARKING BRAKE SHOES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.

Oct 11, 2006 Suspension 68,800 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A CONSTANT GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE NOISE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILURE OF THE REAR BEARINGS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL# 04V328000 WHICH PERTAINED TO T...

Oct 11, 2006 Suspension 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXEL BEARINGS, SEALS, AND PARKING BRAKE SHOES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.

Oct 11, 2006 Parking Brake 46,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXEL BEARINGS, SEALS, AND PARKING BRAKE SHOES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.

Sep 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,492 mi

MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS SLOWING (FOOT OFF GAS, COASTING) DOWN OFF-RAMP FROM FREEWAY BECAUSE THE STOP LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OFF-RAMP WAS RED. WHEN I BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AS THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE CA...

Sep 29, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 95,492 mi

MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WAS SLOWING (FOOT OFF GAS, COASTING) DOWN OFF-RAMP FROM FREEWAY BECAUSE THE STOP LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OFF-RAMP WAS RED. WHEN I BEGAN TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD VIOLENTLY AS THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE CA...

Sep 27, 2006 Power Train 39,825 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE REAR AXLES, BEARINGS AND SAFETY PINS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR KIT WAS ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND THE KIT WAS INSTALLED.*AK

Sep 27, 2006 Power Train 39,825 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE IN THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE REAR AXLES, BEARINGS AND SAFETY PINS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR KIT WAS ORDERED FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND THE KIT WAS INSTALLED.*AK

Sep 12, 2006 Suspension 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GROWLING NOISE WAS NOTICED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE OUT. THIS ALSO CAUSED EXCESSIVE AXLE WEAR. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V328000, REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Sep 12, 2006 Suspension 67,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GROWLING NOISE WAS NOTICED IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE WHEEL BEARINGS WORE OUT. THIS ALSO CAUSED EXCESSIVE AXLE WEAR. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V328000, REGARDING THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Aug 16, 2006 Power Train 103,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AT A TOLL BOOTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE REAR BEARING FAILED. THE PROBLEM LED TO AN AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION. THERE WAS A...

Aug 16, 2006 Power Train 103,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A STOP AT A TOLL BOOTH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO DETERMINED THE REAR BEARING FAILED. THE PROBLEM LED TO AN AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION. THERE WAS A...

Aug 4, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, VERY LIGHTLY,AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AWAY FROM ME. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK, HITTING A BRICK WALL. THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS CAR WAS A 2...

Aug 4, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

I WAS STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN, I PUT MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL, VERY LIGHTLY,AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AWAY FROM ME. I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND ENDED UP ON THE SIDEWALK, HITTING A BRICK WALL. THE CAR WAS TOTALED OUT BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THIS CAR WAS A 2...

May 22, 2006 Power Train 83,000 mi

1) I NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION AND NOISE. 2) TOOK CAR TO A FORD DEALER WHO IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A PINION BEARING, BUT THEY COULDN'T GET TO A REPAIR IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CLOSEST AAA APPROVED GARAGE. 3) BOTH AXLE SHAFTS AND ALL AXLE BEARINGS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *NM

May 22, 2006 Power Train 83,000 mi

1) I NOTICED A SLIGHT VIBRATION AND NOISE. 2) TOOK CAR TO A FORD DEALER WHO IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A PINION BEARING, BUT THEY COULDN'T GET TO A REPAIR IMMEDIATELY. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE CLOSEST AAA APPROVED GARAGE. 3) BOTH AXLE SHAFTS AND ALL AXLE BEARINGS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. *NM

Mar 3, 2006 Air Bags 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB

Mar 3, 2006 Air Bags 60,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 62 MPH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG ON THE DRIVER SIDE DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. UPDATED 03/22/06. *JB

Feb 28, 2006 Power Train

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR AXLE. *NM

Feb 28, 2006 Suspension 53,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR END WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE REAR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A NHTSA REC...

Feb 28, 2006 Power Train

GRINDING NOISE IN REAR AXLE. *NM

Feb 28, 2006 Suspension 53,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR END WAS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE REAR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE NOISE PERSISTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE REAR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS A NHTSA REC...

Feb 6, 2006 Air Bags Crash 135,000 mi

IN 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT SHOT OFF THE ROUND SILVER LINCOLN EMBLEM WHICH SEVERELY LACERATED MY NOSE. THANK GOD IT DID NOT TAKE OUT AN EYE. I HAVE NOTICED ON THE NEWER MODELS THAT THE EMBLEM IS NOW EMBEDDED IN THE MATERIAL SO IT CANNOT FLY OFF AND CAUSE INJURY. *JB

Feb 6, 2006 Air Bags Crash 135,000 mi

IN 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IT SHOT OFF THE ROUND SILVER LINCOLN EMBLEM WHICH SEVERELY LACERATED MY NOSE. THANK GOD IT DID NOT TAKE OUT AN EYE. I HAVE NOTICED ON THE NEWER MODELS THAT THE EMBLEM IS NOW EMBEDDED IN THE MATERIAL SO IT CANNOT FLY OFF AND CAUSE INJURY. *JB

Nov 7, 2005 Back Over Prevention Crash 29,400 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN REVERSE THE BACK UP ALARM SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STRIKING A MAILBOX. THERE WAS NOT A CRASH ,BUT SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE ALARM SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY AND DETERMINED IT HAD MALFUNCTIONED. SINCE THE REPAIR THERE HAVE ...

Nov 7, 2005 Back Over Prevention Crash 29,400 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IN REVERSE THE BACK UP ALARM SENSOR WAS NOT WORKING WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE STRIKING A MAILBOX. THERE WAS NOT A CRASH ,BUT SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE ALARM SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY AND DETERMINED IT HAD MALFUNCTIONED. SINCE THE REPAIR THERE HAVE ...

Oct 20, 2005 Air Bags

DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN A GRAVEL ROAD AT 40 MPH THE SIDE/CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CALLER SAID SHE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. DEALER ORDERED PARTS TO FIX IT, BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY WANTED PICTURES FIRST. MANUFACTURER TOOK HER INFORMATION AND SAID THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. CONSUMER SUSTAINED BACK A...

Oct 20, 2005 Air Bags

DT: WHILE DRIVING DOWN A GRAVEL ROAD AT 40 MPH THE SIDE/CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CALLER SAID SHE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. DEALER ORDERED PARTS TO FIX IT, BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY WANTED PICTURES FIRST. MANUFACTURER TOOK HER INFORMATION AND SAID THEY WILL LOOK INTO IT. CONSUMER SUSTAINED BACK A...

Oct 3, 2005 Power Train 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Suspension 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Power Train 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Power Train 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Suspension 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Power Train 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Oct 3, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 95,490 mi

DT: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING GEAR OIL ON THE REAR AXLE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED IT WHEN THE OIL FORMED ON THE GROUND OF HIS GARAGE. THE DEALERSHIP DID A DIAGNOSTIC, AND FOUND A RECALL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE DEA...

Sep 22, 2005 Suspension 49,500 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MADE NOISE. DEALER SAID THE BEARINGS AND AXLES IN REAR WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 04V328000 WAS ISSUED CONCERNING REAR SUSPENSION, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Sep 22, 2005 Suspension 49,500 mi

DT: THE CALLER SAID WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE MADE NOISE. DEALER SAID THE BEARINGS AND AXLES IN REAR WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. RECALL 04V328000 WAS ISSUED CONCERNING REAR SUSPENSION, BUT DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ...

Sep 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE DID NOT STOP BUT ACCELERATED 6-10 SECONDS. THIS WAS THE FOURTH INCIDENT. *AK THE THINKS IT IS A POSSIBILITY THE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DT: THE CONTACT COMPLAINED ABOUT SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE DID NOT STOP BUT ACCELERATED 6-10 SECONDS. THIS WAS THE FOURTH INCIDENT. *AK THE THINKS IT IS A POSSIBILITY THE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. *JB

Aug 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 31,000 mi

AFTER SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES HARD, SHIFT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *JB *SB *NM

Aug 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 31,000 mi

AFTER SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO DRIVE THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES HARD, SHIFT THE GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *JB *SB *NM

Jul 11, 2005 Suspension 63,630 mi

"ROARING" NOISE FROM THE REAR END AT 30-50 MPH. DEALER (METROPOLITAN LINCOLN-MERCURY IN LOUISVILLE, KY) DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS WORN REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. AXLES, BEARINGS, SEALS, AND BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $932. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE...

Jul 11, 2005 Suspension 63,630 mi

"ROARING" NOISE FROM THE REAR END AT 30-50 MPH. DEALER (METROPOLITAN LINCOLN-MERCURY IN LOUISVILLE, KY) DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS WORN REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. AXLES, BEARINGS, SEALS, AND BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $932. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE...

Jun 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,000 mi

DT: HAVING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE, VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN, WITH NO WARNING. PUT CAR IN REVERSE IT ROARS UP, AND PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT TAKES OFF ON IT OWN. CONSUMER CAN TAKE FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND IT CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN SEVERAL MINOR ACCIDEN...

Jun 24, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,000 mi

DT: HAVING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE, VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN, WITH NO WARNING. PUT CAR IN REVERSE IT ROARS UP, AND PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT TAKES OFF ON IT OWN. CONSUMER CAN TAKE FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL AND IT CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN.*AK CONSUMER HAS BEEN IN SEVERAL MINOR ACCIDEN...

May 31, 2005 Electrical System 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Exterior Lighting 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Steering 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Electrical System 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Exterior Lighting 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Steering 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

May 31, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 153,600 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ACTUATED, THE DIGITAL DASH, TURN SIGNALS, AND AIR CONDITIONER CUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, STEERING EFFORT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY, ABS CYCLES OFF AND BACK ON WHEN THE POWER IS RESTORED. THE DURATION MAY BE MOMENTARY (LESS THAN 5 SECONDS) OR LAST FOR A...

Mar 8, 2005 Air Bags 49,370 mi

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, MISSING WIRING THAT GOES UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB

Mar 8, 2005 Air Bags 49,370 mi

2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, MISSING WIRING THAT GOES UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SEAT. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *JB

Dec 17, 2004 Suspension 63,250 mi

"ROARING" NOISE FROM THE REAR END AT 30-50 MPH. DEALER (METROPOLITAN LINCOLN-MERCURY IN LOUISVILLE, KY) DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS WORN REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. AXLES, BEARINGS, SEALS, AND BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $932. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE...

Dec 17, 2004 Suspension 63,250 mi

"ROARING" NOISE FROM THE REAR END AT 30-50 MPH. DEALER (METROPOLITAN LINCOLN-MERCURY IN LOUISVILLE, KY) DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS WORN REAR AXLES AND AXLE BEARINGS. AXLES, BEARINGS, SEALS, AND BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $932. I WAS TOLD THERE IS A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE...

Oct 19, 2004 Suspension

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE REAR AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE RECALL 04V328000 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Suspension

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE REAR AXLE FRACTION RECALL #04V328000 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Suspension

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE REAR AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE RECALL 04V328000 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED. *JB

Oct 19, 2004 Suspension

THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR THE REAR AXLE FRACTION RECALL #04V328000 BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS MODIFIED. *JB

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension 20,000 mi

A RECALL WAS RECEIVED ON WHEEL BEARINGS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PART WAS NOT IN. AFTER MAKING SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE PART WAS NOT IN YET. *AK RECALL NUMBER : 04V328000 *TC

Sep 28, 2004 Suspension 20,000 mi

A RECALL WAS RECEIVED ON WHEEL BEARINGS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PART WAS NOT IN. AFTER MAKING SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE PART WAS NOT IN YET. *AK RECALL NUMBER : 04V328000 *TC

Sep 20, 2004 Tires 9,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BUBBLE FROM THE RIM TO JUST PAST THE WHITE WALL. *SC *JB

Sep 20, 2004 Tires 9,000 mi

RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BUBBLE FROM THE RIM TO JUST PAST THE WHITE WALL. *SC *JB

Sep 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,684 mi

WHILR SITTING BEHIND ANOYJER VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. AS ENGINE INCREASED IN ACCELERATION I PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, ENGINE THEN WENT TO REDLEINE RPM. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MOMENT AND RESTARTED CAR WHICH THEN...

Sep 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,684 mi

WHILR SITTING BEHIND ANOYJER VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT WITH FOOT ON BRAKE ENGINE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE AND CAR TO MOVE FORWARD. AS ENGINE INCREASED IN ACCELERATION I PUT TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL, ENGINE THEN WENT TO REDLEINE RPM. I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A MOMENT AND RESTARTED CAR WHICH THEN...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30-60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE ENGINE WAS UNDER LOAD. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RIDE SMOOTHLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER CHANGER THE ERG VALVE, FUEL PUMP, FUEL SENSORS, SPARK PLUGS AND COIL BUT THE PROBL...

Aug 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30-60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD SURGE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE ENGINE WAS UNDER LOAD. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RIDE SMOOTHLY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER CHANGER THE ERG VALVE, FUEL PUMP, FUEL SENSORS, SPARK PLUGS AND COIL BUT THE PROBL...

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE RECALL 04V328000 BECAUSE RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO THE CONSUMER IN ERROR.*AK

Jul 29, 2004 Power Train

MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE RECALL 04V328000 BECAUSE RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO THE CONSUMER IN ERROR.*AK

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jul 21, 2004 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

Jul 17, 2004 Equipment 30,450 mi

AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING WARM (OUTSIDE AIR) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND DRIVING ON ACCESS ROADS OR 55MPH THE AC WORKED JUST FINE. AILED TWICE MORE UNDER SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. LINCOLN SVC CENTER DIANGOSED AS POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR FAILURE AND ORDERED NEW COMPRESSOR AND NEW DRYER FOR INS...

Jul 17, 2004 Equipment 30,450 mi

AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING WARM (OUTSIDE AIR) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND DRIVING ON ACCESS ROADS OR 55MPH THE AC WORKED JUST FINE. AILED TWICE MORE UNDER SAME CIRCUMSTANCES. LINCOLN SVC CENTER DIANGOSED AS POSSIBLE COMPRESSOR FAILURE AND ORDERED NEW COMPRESSOR AND NEW DRYER FOR INS...

May 31, 2004 Structure 12,100 mi

WE HAVE CONTACTED FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE LAST BEING MAY 17TH BY EMAIL. EVA WALKER BOUGHT A NEW LINCOLN TOWN CAR (CARTIER), SHE PAID CASH FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS NOT HER FIRST LINCOLN. SINCE PURCHASE, MRS. WALKER HAS HAD HER VEHICLE IN TO SOUTHWEST LINCOLN-MERCURY, WEST PO...

May 31, 2004 Structure 12,100 mi

WE HAVE CONTACTED FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE LAST BEING MAY 17TH BY EMAIL. EVA WALKER BOUGHT A NEW LINCOLN TOWN CAR (CARTIER), SHE PAID CASH FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IT IS NOT HER FIRST LINCOLN. SINCE PURCHASE, MRS. WALKER HAS HAD HER VEHICLE IN TO SOUTHWEST LINCOLN-MERCURY, WEST PO...

Feb 11, 2004 Structure 795 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS PRIMARILY COLD AND YOU BEGIN TO START IN DRIVE RANGE THERE IS A RATTLE/VIBRATION THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL STRIKING TOGETHER VERY RAPIDLY. NOISE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE/FIREWALL AREA. IT'S AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT VERY CONSISTANT AT COLD. DEALER HAS INSTALLED EXHAUST BALA...

Feb 11, 2004 Structure 795 mi

WHEN VEHICLE ENGINE IS PRIMARILY COLD AND YOU BEGIN TO START IN DRIVE RANGE THERE IS A RATTLE/VIBRATION THAT SOUNDS LIKE METAL STRIKING TOGETHER VERY RAPIDLY. NOISE IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE/FIREWALL AREA. IT'S AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM BUT VERY CONSISTANT AT COLD. DEALER HAS INSTALLED EXHAUST BALA...

Feb 5, 2004 Structure 1 mi

A LOUD CLUNK/POP SOUND IS HEARD AND FELT AT THE RIGHT REAR FLOORBOARD AREA. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT VERIFIED THE NOISE AS A FRAME/CHASSIS TWIST/POP, BUT RECOMMENDED NO REPAIRS. THEY WENT ON TO SAY THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE TOWNCAR, IT IS JUST THAT OURS IS VERY LOUD, AND THEREFORE NO WAR...

Feb 5, 2004 Structure 1 mi

A LOUD CLUNK/POP SOUND IS HEARD AND FELT AT THE RIGHT REAR FLOORBOARD AREA. DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT VERIFIED THE NOISE AS A FRAME/CHASSIS TWIST/POP, BUT RECOMMENDED NO REPAIRS. THEY WENT ON TO SAY THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE TOWNCAR, IT IS JUST THAT OURS IS VERY LOUD, AND THEREFORE NO WAR...

Dec 3, 2003 Electrical System 8,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE READ THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IMPROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHED, (EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE) TOWNCAR/CARTIER *SCC ALSO THE DISPLAY DID NOT WORK ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB

Dec 3, 2003 Electrical System 8,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE READ THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IMPROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THE PROBLEM. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT FLASHED, (EVEN WHEN THE SEAT BELTS WERE IN USE) TOWNCAR/CARTIER *SCC ALSO THE DISPLAY DID NOT WORK ON THE DASH BOARD. *JB

Nov 19, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND GOING OVER A RAISED EDGE ON THE ROAD RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AND THEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MICHELIN, EPX RADIAL. SIZE UNKNOWN/DOT# UNKNOWN. *AK

Nov 19, 2003 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND GOING OVER A RAISED EDGE ON THE ROAD RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT, AND THEN THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. MICHELIN, EPX RADIAL. SIZE UNKNOWN/DOT# UNKNOWN. *AK

Oct 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other

VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR.*MR THE RADIO HAD ALOT OF STATIC IN IT. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT LINCOLN SENT THEM THE WRONG SPECIFICATION OR WERE LATE IN SENDING THE SPECIFICATIONS. *NLM

Oct 8, 2003 Equipment

VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR.*MR THE RADIO HAD ALOT OF STATIC IN IT. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT LINCOLN SENT THEM THE WRONG SPECIFICATION OR WERE LATE IN SENDING THE SPECIFICATIONS. *NLM

Oct 8, 2003 Unknown Or Other

VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR.*MR THE RADIO HAD ALOT OF STATIC IN IT. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT LINCOLN SENT THEM THE WRONG SPECIFICATION OR WERE LATE IN SENDING THE SPECIFICATIONS. *NLM

Oct 8, 2003 Equipment

VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 LINCOLN TOWNCAR.*MR THE RADIO HAD ALOT OF STATIC IN IT. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME GETTING THE VEHICLE SERVICED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT LINCOLN SENT THEM THE WRONG SPECIFICATION OR WERE LATE IN SENDING THE SPECIFICATIONS. *NLM

Sep 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAD LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS LEAKING FROM REAR PASSENGER TIRE AREA, TOWED TO DEALER AND UNABLE TO FIND ANY LEAKS OR CAUSE OF A LEAK.*AK

Sep 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE HAD LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS LEAKING FROM REAR PASSENGER TIRE AREA, TOWED TO DEALER AND UNABLE TO FIND ANY LEAKS OR CAUSE OF A LEAK.*AK

Sep 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash 5,300 mi

I HAD A FRONT END COLLISION IN MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND NEITHER THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS NOT UNTIL THE CAR HAD STOPPED AND I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR THAT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE NEVER INFLATED. THE IMPACT TO MY VEHICLE WAS SO SEVE...

Sep 7, 2003 Air Bags Crash 5,300 mi

I HAD A FRONT END COLLISION IN MY 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND NEITHER THE DRIVERS SIDE NOR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. IT WAS NOT UNTIL THE CAR HAD STOPPED AND I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE CAR THAT THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SIDE NEVER INFLATED. THE IMPACT TO MY VEHICLE WAS SO SEVE...

Aug 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS A DESIGN FEATURE; UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN IS LOCATED ISN'T ENOUGH CLEARANCE WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE, HE MUST SLIDE HIS FOOT SIDE WAYS TO NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH CONSOLE. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AT NIGHT ILLUMINATES BRIGHTLY. THE DRIVER DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AS "BLIN...

Aug 25, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THIS IS A DESIGN FEATURE; UNDER THE DASHBOARD WHERE THE STEERING COLUMN IS LOCATED ISN'T ENOUGH CLEARANCE WHEN DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO BRAKE, HE MUST SLIDE HIS FOOT SIDE WAYS TO NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH CONSOLE. ALSO, THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AT NIGHT ILLUMINATES BRIGHTLY. THE DRIVER DESCRIBES THE PROBLEM AS "BLIN...

Aug 12, 2003 Tires 3,250 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT ON MY 2003 LINCOLNN TOWN CAR. THIS CAR IS NEW - PURCHASED ONLY 44 DAYS AGO. THE TIRE HAD A PINHOLE PUNCTURE- NO NAIL WAS FOUND AND SIDEWALL WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. HIGHWAY WAS CLEAR AT TIME OF INCIDENT- CAR SWEVED BUT DID NOT H...

Aug 12, 2003 Tires 3,250 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT 55 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT ON MY 2003 LINCOLNN TOWN CAR. THIS CAR IS NEW - PURCHASED ONLY 44 DAYS AGO. THE TIRE HAD A PINHOLE PUNCTURE- NO NAIL WAS FOUND AND SIDEWALL WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. HIGHWAY WAS CLEAR AT TIME OF INCIDENT- CAR SWEVED BUT DID NOT H...

Aug 7, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE HOOD LATCH SNAPPED . DEALER NOTIFIED AND DOES NOT WANT TO CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTION / DEFECT. *AK *CB

Aug 7, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 45,000 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE HOOD LATCH SNAPPED . DEALER NOTIFIED AND DOES NOT WANT TO CLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR MALFUNCTION / DEFECT. *AK *CB

Apr 1, 2003 Seats 4,000 mi

HEAD RESTRAINT CUSHION WAS POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE WITH THE TOP EXTENDING FURTHER FORWARD THAN THE BOTTOM WHICH RESULTED IN IT CONTACTING THE CONSUMER AT THE TOP EDGE OF THE REAR OF HIS HEAD. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, THE BACKWARD MOTION OF CONSUMERS BODY WOULD FORCE CONSUMERS HEAD BACKWARD AN...

Apr 1, 2003 Seats 4,000 mi

HEAD RESTRAINT CUSHION WAS POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE WITH THE TOP EXTENDING FURTHER FORWARD THAN THE BOTTOM WHICH RESULTED IN IT CONTACTING THE CONSUMER AT THE TOP EDGE OF THE REAR OF HIS HEAD. IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP, THE BACKWARD MOTION OF CONSUMERS BODY WOULD FORCE CONSUMERS HEAD BACKWARD AN...

Mar 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,300 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,300 mi

THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1,000 mi

WHEN THE DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT WAS QUICKLY MOVED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL FROM ITS RESTING POSITION, IT ENCOUNTERED AN OBJECT ABOVE IT THAT GAVE THE IMPRESSION THE FOOT DID NOT REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH RESULTED IN USING THE RIGHT FOOT WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CONDITION WORSENED WITH THE BRAKE AND ...

Mar 14, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 1,000 mi

WHEN THE DRIVER'S LEFT FOOT WAS QUICKLY MOVED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL FROM ITS RESTING POSITION, IT ENCOUNTERED AN OBJECT ABOVE IT THAT GAVE THE IMPRESSION THE FOOT DID NOT REACH THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHICH RESULTED IN USING THE RIGHT FOOT WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE CONDITION WORSENED WITH THE BRAKE AND ...

Feb 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IDLING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*JB

Feb 19, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IDLING, WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE HITTING A WALL, CONSUMER WAS INJURED.*JB

Feb 4, 2003 Structure

THE FENDER AND HOOD DOESN'T LINE UP PROPERLY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Feb 4, 2003 Structure

THE FENDER AND HOOD DOESN'T LINE UP PROPERLY. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. PH

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION/NOISE/RUMBLE, MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS - 0 TO 40 MPH FROM EITHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDERNEATH.

Jan 23, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTERMITTENT VIBRATION/NOISE/RUMBLE, MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS - 0 TO 40 MPH FROM EITHER ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR UNDERNEATH.

Jan 7, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE WITH AT AN ANGLE BY ANOTHER ANOTHER CAR TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40-. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE COLLISION CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE INCLUDING A BENT FRAME. CONSUMER FE...

Jan 7, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE WITH AT AN ANGLE BY ANOTHER ANOTHER CAR TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40-. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT. CONSUMER VERY CONCERNED BECAUSE COLLISION CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE INCLUDING A BENT FRAME. CONSUMER FE...

Jan 6, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 4,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE LATCH HOOD POPPED UP, PASSED THE WINDSHIELD AND CRUSHED THE ROOF. *AK *SC *JB

Jan 6, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 4,750 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE LATCH HOOD POPPED UP, PASSED THE WINDSHIELD AND CRUSHED THE ROOF. *AK *SC *JB

Dec 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting 312 mi

LED HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT CAUSES A DISTRACTING REFLECTION ON THE REAR WINDOW.

Dec 30, 2002 Exterior Lighting 312 mi

LED HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT CAUSES A DISTRACTING REFLECTION ON THE REAR WINDOW.

Dec 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE GEAR AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLES ENGINE REV UP TO FULL THROTTLE, AND ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BEING INJURED. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

DRIVER PUT VEHICLE IN DRIVE GEAR AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. VEHICLES ENGINE REV UP TO FULL THROTTLE, AND ACCELERATED AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER BEING INJURED. TS

Nov 6, 2002 Seats 4,000 mi

THE HEAD RESTRAINTS IN THIS VEHICLE ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE THEREFORE THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THEY MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO SHORT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. *MR *NLM *SCC

Nov 6, 2002 Seats 4,000 mi

THE HEAD RESTRAINTS IN THIS VEHICLE ARE NOT ADJUSTABLE THEREFORE THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THEY MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO SHORT PASSENGERS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. *MR *NLM *SCC

Oct 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THE INTERIOR MOUNTED REAR BRAKE LAMP'S SHIELD IS 3/4 INCHES FROM THE BACK WINDSHIELD. WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE LAMP CAUSING ENTIRE WINDSHIELD TO ILLUMINATE RED. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF BACK WINDSHIELD AS A RESULT. TS

Oct 25, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THE INTERIOR MOUNTED REAR BRAKE LAMP'S SHIELD IS 3/4 INCHES FROM THE BACK WINDSHIELD. WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE LAMP CAUSING ENTIRE WINDSHIELD TO ILLUMINATE RED. CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO SEE OUT OF BACK WINDSHIELD AS A RESULT. TS

Jul 11, 2002 Visibility

SUNLIGHT MAGNIFIED REFLECTION FROM DASHBOARD ONTO WINDSHIELD, IS VERY DISTRACTING AND BECOMES HARARDOUS TO DRIVER

Jul 11, 2002 Visibility

SUNLIGHT MAGNIFIED REFLECTION FROM DASHBOARD ONTO WINDSHIELD, IS VERY DISTRACTING AND BECOMES HARARDOUS TO DRIVER