LINCOLN TOWN CAR 2003: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V328000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | TOWN CAR | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-07-15 | 2004-07-07 | 2004-07-08 |
Production Dates: 2001-11-14 - 2002-12-03
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S16
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 47314
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
CERTAIN POLICE, COMMERCIAL, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEETS TYPICALLY INPUT HIGHER LOADS INTO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS OVERLOADING THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AXLES.
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.
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.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S16. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT ' 1-888-327-4236'.
