Is the 2001 LINCOLN Town Car safe to drive?

The 2001 LINCOLN Town Car has 1 open safety recall. 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.

NHTSA Campaign 01V258000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

What Happened

The part in question is the switch that controls your windshield wipers. It's located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case. In some cases, this switch can malfunction and overheat, causing your wipers to stop working or worse.

Risk if Unfixed

If the switch fails, you could lose visibility while driving, especially in the rain or snow. This increases your risk of a crash, which could be serious.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will inspect the wiper motor and replace the gear case cover if it's affected. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #01V258000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 01V258000

What This Recall Means

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?