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Recall

Lincoln Town Car — 04V328000

NHTSA ID
04V328000
Make
Lincoln
Model
Town Car
Years Affected
2003
Recall Date
2004-07-07
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
47,314
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
04S16

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

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Lincoln Town Car
Model Years: 2003

2003 Lincoln Town Car