Auto Recall Date:
APR 09, 2003
Vehicle Component:
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
43459
Model Affected
1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
1999 Lincoln Continental Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY AS A RESULT OF UNDERBODY IMPACTS NEAR THE SENSORS, SUCH AS THOSE OCCURRING FROM PIECES OF GRAVEL OR DEBRIS THROWN FROM THE WHEELS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEED OR BEING ACCELERATED.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2003. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LINCOLN AT 1-800-521-4140.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
43459
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 03G01
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 27, 1998
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2500
Model Affected
1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
1999 Lincoln Continental Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER HOSE WAS DAMAGED DURING FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.
Defect Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL WITH A REVISED FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2500
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY