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2008 LINCOLN Town Car

3 recalls Risk Grade: B+ 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 is a crucial part in your vehicle's steering system, connecting the steering wheel to the front wheels. In certain Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Town Car models from 2005 to 2011, the repair of the upper intermediate shaft may not have been done correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the repair wasn't done right, the shaft could break apart while you're driving, causing you to lose control of your vehicle's steering. This could increase the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the steering shaft to make sure it's fixed correctly. If it's not, they'll replace it for you, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 in your vehicle is a crucial part of the steering system, connecting the steering column to the wheels. It's exposed to corrosion in certain areas, which can cause it to seize and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lower intermediate shaft fails, your steering column could collapse, and the lower bearing may separate. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a serious crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the lower intermediate shaft and inspect the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing for any damage. They'll also install a retainer clip if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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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Critical #10V638000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Manufacturer
EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS
What Happened
Your vehicle's fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing, which could cause fuel lines to leak in a frontal impact.
Risk if Unfixed
If the fuel lines leak, a fire could start if there's an ignition source nearby.
Free Fix
Executive Coach will provide a repair kit and installation instructions, which will be installed for free at a facility of your choice.
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Original — What Happened
EXECUTIVE COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES. THE FUEL RAIL SHIELD WAS LEFT OFF DURING MANUFACTURING. IN A FRONTAL IMPACT THE ENGINE COULD POTENTIALLY BEND OR RUPTURE FUEL LINES IF THE REPLACEMENT SHIELD IS NOT IN PLACE, CAUSING THOSE LINES TO LEAK FUEL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
EXECUTIVE COACH WILL SUPPLY KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED AT A FACILITY OF THE OWNER'S CHOICE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 888-322-9272.
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STEERING
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall

Other LINCOLN Town Car Years

2011
3 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2007
3 recalls
2006
2 recalls
2005
3 recalls
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
6 recalls
2000
9 recalls

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