| Recall data for: 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V328000 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S16 |
| Make: LINCOLN |
| Model: TOWN CAR |
| Year: 2003 |
Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 20011114 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing: 20021203 |
| Recall Type: V |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47314 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20040715 |
| Recall Initiator: ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Report Received By ODI: 20040707 |
| Date Added To File: 20040708 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES. |
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD LEAD TO EARLY BEARING FAILURE AND ULTIMATELY TO AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE. IN THE EVENT OF AXLE SHAFT FRACTURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE DRIVE FUNCTION AND WOULD COAST TO A STOP. LOSS OF DRIVE FUNCTION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS, SEALS,AND AXLE SHAFTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
