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2003 Lincoln Town Car Recalls

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2003 Lincoln Town Car Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
JUL 07, 2004

Vehicle Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 47314
Model Affected
2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

2003 Lincoln Town Car 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.

Defect 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.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
47314

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 04S16
Lincoln RECALLS BY MODEL