What is the overall risk grade for the 2011 LINCOLN Town Car?

The 2011 LINCOLN Town Car has a risk grade of B+. This grade is calculated from 3 NHTSA safety recalls, weighted by severity, recency, and temporal decay. Grades range from A+ (excellent) to F (avoid).

How many safety recalls does the 2011 LINCOLN Town Car have?

The 2011 LINCOLN Town Car has 3 known safety recalls on record. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.

What is the most severe recall for the 2011 LINCOLN Town Car?

The most severe recall for the 2011 LINCOLN Town Car is classified as critical. This indicates a life-threatening safety issue that should be addressed promptly.

Is the 2011 LINCOLN Town Car safe to drive?

The 2011 LINCOLN Town Car has 3 open safety recalls. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the STEERING recall for the 2011 LINCOLN Town Car? (Campaign #13V385000)

The lower intermediate shaft in your vehicle connects the wheels to the steering system. Over time, it can corrode and seize, causing the steering column to break. If the steering column fails, you could lose control of your vehicle's direction, which could lead to a crash. Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty lower intermediate shaft, inspect and repair any damage to the upper intermediate shaft and steering column, and install a retainer clip to prevent further problems. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

2011 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.

Component

STEERING:RACK AND PINION:PINION SHAFT

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

What Happened

The pinion shaft is a critical part of your steering system, connecting the rack and pinion to the wheels. In some Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Town Car models from 2005-2011, the repair job on this shaft might have been done incorrectly.

Risk if Unfixed

If the steering shaft fails, it can break apart while you're driving, causing a sudden loss of steering control. This could lead to a crash, and you could lose control of your vehicle.

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will inspect the steering shaft to make sure it was fixed correctly the first time. If not, they'll replace it for you at no cost. You'll be notified when the repair is available, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

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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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Component

STEERING

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

What Happened

The lower intermediate shaft in your vehicle connects the wheels to the steering system. Over time, it can corrode and seize, causing the steering column to break.

Risk if Unfixed

If the steering column fails, you could lose control of your vehicle's direction, which could lead to a crash.

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty lower intermediate shaft, inspect and repair any damage to the upper intermediate shaft and steering column, and install a retainer clip to prevent further problems. This repair is free of charge, and you should schedule it as soon as you get 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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Component

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

Manufacturer

EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS

What Happened

The fuel rail shield is a protective covering for the fuel lines in your engine. In your 2008-2011 Lincoln Town Car limousine, it was left off during manufacturing.

Risk if Unfixed

If your vehicle is involved in a front-end crash, the fuel lines could get damaged, causing them to leak fuel. This could lead to a fire if an ignition source is present.

Free Fix

Your dealership will provide a repair kit and instructions for you to have your vehicle fixed at a location of your choice. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.

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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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