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2005 LINCOLN Town Car

3 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V704000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The pinion shaft in your Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, or Town Car is a key part that helps steer your car. It might have been repaired before, but the job might not have been done correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pinion shaft breaks while you're driving, you could lose control of your vehicle's steering, which can increase the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the upper intermediate shaft if it wasn't done right the first time. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2005-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles manufactured March 23, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 Lincoln Town Car vehicles manufactured March 8, 2004, to August 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13V-385. The prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13V-385. Dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S25.
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Critical #13V385000 Plain English
Component

STEERING

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The lower intermediate shaft is a critical part of your vehicle's steering system. It connects the steering column to the wheels. In your Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, or Town Car, this part can corrode severely if you live in certain regions, including the Northeast and Midwest.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower intermediate shaft corrodes too much, it can seize and cause the steering column to collapse. If this happens, you could lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Ford will repair your vehicle at no cost to you. Your dealer will replace the lower intermediate shaft, inspect the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing for damage, and fix or replace them if needed. If the steering column lower bearing has already separated, they'll install a retainer clip to secure it in place.
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Original — What Happened
Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Ford Crown Victoria (including Crown Victoria Police Interceptors), Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. The affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. The upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. If the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. The recall began on October 23, 2013. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13S08.
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Moderate #05V518000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The electrical cable in your vehicle has a small link that helps protect the wires from damage. In some cases, this link can rub against a metal bolt and start to wear down.
Risk if Unfixed
If the link wears down and starts to fray, it could overheat and cause a fire, which could put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will move the link away from the metal bolt to prevent damage. If the link has already been damaged, they'll replace it with a new one – free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BATTERY CABLE INCLUDES A FUSIBLE LINK THAT MAY CONTACT AND SUBSEQUENTLY CHAFE ON A #2 CROSS MEMBER ATTACHING BOLT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN HEAT DAMAGE AND COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUSIBLE LINK AND POSITION IT AWAY FROM THE CROSS MEMBER BOLT. IF THE FUSIBLE LINK HAS ALREADY CHAFED AND COPPER WIRES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED, THE FUSIBLE LINK WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673, OR LINCOLN/MERCURY AT 1-800-521-4140.
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STEERING
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall

Other LINCOLN Town Car Years

2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
6 recalls
2000
9 recalls

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