Recalls for your 2003 Lincoln Town Car

Recalls for 2003 Lincoln Town Car

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2004-07-08
Description
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.  

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.  

Notes
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).