1999 LINCOLN Town Car Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2000-12-12	TIRES	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN LIMOUSINES STRETCHED OVER 60 INCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, “NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES,” AND NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.” Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL 5 TIRES (INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE) WITH MICHELIN TIRES (225/70R16 107T REINFORCED WHITE SIDEWALL) WITH A SUFFICIENTLY HIGHER LOAD RATING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 10, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
1998-12-16	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE PRODUCED WITH A LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CONTAINING A ONE PIECE BEARING; AND 1990-1996 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, AND NGV VEHICLES AND 1990-1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN SERVICED WITH EITHER A BALL JOINT CONTAINING THE ONE-PIECE BEARING OR A FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CONTAINING A BALL JOINT WITH A ONE-PIECE BEARING. THE ONE-PIECE BEARING WITHIN THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT CAN WEAKEN SLOWLY DURING USE AND EVENTUALLY CRACK. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND CAP OF THE JOINT, ALLOWING THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP TO THE GROUND. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
2015-10-06	STEERING	Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length. Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
2000-06-12	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.” THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
2000-06-12	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER’S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000. THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, “SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.” THE EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IS SERVICE STOCK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, MODEL NOS. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, AND T 9217, BUILT BY TRW VEHICLE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. (TRW) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 1998 THROUGH MAY 21, 2000. SOME OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AS SERVICE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE SERVICE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2000.
2000-07-18	EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE JACKING INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF FOLLOWED, COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO PLACE THE JACK ON A FRAME WELD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO RAISE A REAR WHEEL. IF THE VEHICLE IS JACKED UP WITH THE JACK PLACED ON THE FRAME WELD AND IF THE VEHICLE IS FREE TO ROLL (WHEELS NOT BLOCKED OR CHOCKED), THE JACK COULD YIELD AND THE VEHICLE MAY DROP SUDDENLY. Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REVISED JACK INSTRUCTION AND STOWAGE CARD AND JACK WARNING LABEL, AS WELL AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE OWNER GUIDE.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

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Date			Component
2011-10-01			electrical/battery
2011-05-12			engine
2011-05-12			fuel system
2011-05-12			computer controls
2011-05-12			airbag

147 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

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Date			Component
2018-11-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11150889
2005-06-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10126889
2016-10-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10916458
2017-06-04			ENGINE ODI Number: 10993040
2020-12-23			SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11384666
2020-06-18			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11329554
2020-02-03			ENGINE ODI Number: 11306764
2019-04-15			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11196539
2019-06-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11221391
2018-09-29			STEERING ODI Number: 11132298
2018-09-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11130460
2018-04-11			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11084585
2016-08-04			EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ODI Number: 10892477
2016-01-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10818742
2015-11-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10789616
2015-08-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10749537
2015-07-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10732489
2015-02-23			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10690095
2015-02-12			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10683116
2015-01-13			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10672229
2014-09-08			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE ODI Number: 10631535
2014-08-22			STRUCTURE \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10627561
2014-08-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10627981
2014-08-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10620965
2014-06-25			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10605862
2014-06-25			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10605854
2014-01-16			STEERING ODI Number: 10560218
2014-01-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10560431
2013-09-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING ODI Number: 10538440
2013-07-11			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10524501
2013-07-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10523155
2013-03-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10502378
2012-09-25			SUSPENSION \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10476967
2012-08-07			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10469535
2012-03-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10450649
2011-04-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10397689
2011-01-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10377897
2010-10-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10359462
2010-06-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10335145
2010-04-12			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10325166
2010-03-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10320937
2010-03-02			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10315678
2008-12-04			STEERING ODI Number: 10250792
2008-05-29			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10229182
2008-02-25			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10219077
2008-02-15			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD \| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING ODI Number: 10218107
2007-11-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10210084
2007-07-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10197518
2007-08-10			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10199065
2007-07-16			STEERING ODI Number: 10196452
2007-05-18			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10191141
2007-05-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10191612
2007-06-08			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM ODI Number: 10192772
2007-04-23			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10188567
2007-03-23			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10185979
2007-03-05			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH ODI Number: 10184247
2006-10-05			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10170023
2006-09-26			STRUCTURE \| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ODI Number: 10169338
2006-08-28			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10166735
2006-03-29			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10154019
2006-01-30			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10149060
2005-11-05			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10141821
2005-11-09			WHEELS \| WHEELS:RIM ODI Number: 10142346
2005-09-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ODI Number: 10135845
2005-08-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10134216
2005-08-03			WHEELS ODI Number: 10131490
2005-06-24			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10126889
2005-06-24			STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS ODI Number: 10121086
2005-04-28			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP ODI Number: 10119285
2005-03-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10111693
2005-01-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10109457
2004-12-02			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE ODI Number: 10100941
2004-11-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10098624
2004-09-24			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR \| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT \| SUSPENSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10095270
2004-10-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10096585
2004-10-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING ODI Number: 10092571
2004-08-17			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 10088078
2004-07-14			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10082014
2004-07-06			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 10075785
2004-01-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10070362
2004-01-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| STEERING \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ODI Number: 10070305
2004-04-29			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10065384
2004-04-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10061690
2004-04-01			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 10059845
2004-02-19			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10059413
2004-02-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10059412
2003-10-01			TIRES ODI Number: 10042301
2003-09-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10038020
2003-09-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10032360
2003-06-23			TIRES ODI Number: 10024733
2003-05-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS ODI Number: 10020398
2003-05-27			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10022273
2003-05-24			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 10019222
2003-05-06			TIRES ODI Number: 10017847
2003-04-08			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10014118
2004-09-24			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10012163
2003-02-03			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10006240
2001-06-05			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 9002719
2002-08-01			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 8015319
2002-07-03			VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ODI Number: 8013285
2002-07-10			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 8013707
2002-02-26			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 8004547
2002-02-07			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 8003727
2004-07-26			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10083600
2001-08-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 894565
2001-07-12			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 892671
2001-07-10			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ODI Number: 892325
2001-03-26			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 884181
2000-08-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 867363
2000-10-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. \| INTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR \| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 872250
2000-09-19			EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 870919
2000-09-27			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ODI Number: 871610
2000-01-31			SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT ODI Number: 855839
2000-01-21			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES ODI Number: 854251
1999-10-05			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES ODI Number: 849921
1999-12-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 853761
2000-01-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 854014
1999-09-28			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 848886
1999-09-23			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 848501
1999-09-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 846268
2003-10-01			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 836359
1999-03-10			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 835622
1999-06-22			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 840835
1999-04-21			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT ODI Number: 836947
1998-11-13			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 830752
1999-02-03			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 834427
1999-01-21			SEATS ODI Number: 832052
2002-10-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 768905
2002-08-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 765283
2002-07-03			VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ODI Number: 763808
2002-03-27			VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 759898
2002-03-27			STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR ODI Number: 759897
2002-01-03			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM ODI Number: 756370
2000-11-12			VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR ODI Number: 736171
1999-03-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 704418
1999-02-01			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 609277
2001-02-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 559497
2001-02-13			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES ODI Number: 559614
2000-09-11			VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM ODI Number: 554486
2000-09-11			TIRES ODI Number: 554486
2000-08-28			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM ODI Number: 554099
1999-10-29			SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER ODI Number: 549413
1999-10-29			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR \| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR \| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR \| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID \| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID ODI Number: 549393
1999-07-31			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 547668
1999-05-10			STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR ODI Number: 545465
1999-01-22			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD ODI Number: 543491
1998-09-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD ODI Number: 540665

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6 Investigations for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi¿s analysis showed, it is possible for a spark plug to detach from the engine cylinder threads in the subject vehicles.however, odi¿s analysis of 474 complaints describing such incidents found only a very few alleged any safety-related consequences.none of these showed any evidence of a serious safety consequence.given the large population and relatively long exposure time of the subject vehicles, the complaint analysis indicates that the risk to motor vehicle safety from the alleged defect is very low.in view of the foregoing, it is unlikely that nhtsa would issue an order for the notification and remedy of the alleged defect at the conclusion of the investigation requested in the petition.therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize nhtsa¿s limited resources to best accomplish the agency¿s safety mission, the petition is denied.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2003-03-14	2003-08-22	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2001-11-27	2002-10-03	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
2005-09-22	2006-01-04	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002-08-22	2002-12-04	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
2005-09-22	2006-01-04	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2005-09-22	2006-01-04	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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123 Service Alerts for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

Date	Description
1999-10-01	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-06-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER CONCERNS WITH HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-03	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOW RECOMMENDS SAE 5W-30 VISCOSITY GRADE FOR SERVICING ANY FORD GASOLINE-POWERED VEHICLE REGARDLESS OF MODEL YEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-12-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER INFORMATION ON PROGRAMMING ON VALET KEY AND SPARE KEYS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-05-08	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B31 – INFORMATION ONLY. A POSSIBILITY THAT DURING A HIGH SPEED / HIGH ENERGY REAR COLLISION, CERTAIN COMPONENTS HAVE AN INCREASED RISK OF PUNCTURING THE FUEL TANK ON VEHICLES WITH LIMO PREP PACKAGE LIMO PACK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-10-13	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	022140 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY THE REAR AIR SPRINGS MAY DISLODGE LIMOUSINE VEHICLES. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-10-15	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-07-10	100000 POWER TRAIN INOPERATIVE OR INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATED AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1635 OR P1639 PRESENT AFTER A POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT. *JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-01	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CD CHANGER WITH A CD MAGAZINE THAT JAMS / WILL NOT EJECT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE AUGUST 31, 1999 HAVE AN ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) THAT DISPLAYS THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE VALUE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WHEN OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND LOW / MEDIUM DRIVING Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-09-01	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SOME VEHICLES, BUILT BEFORE AUGUST 31, 1999, ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) MAY DISPLAY THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE VALVE LOWER THAN THE ACTUAL OUTISDE TEMPERATURE WHEN OPERATED UNDER CERTAIN WEATHER AND LOW MEDIUM DRIVING SPEE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-12-13	138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-11-13	103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-08-01	114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES INOPERATIVE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-08-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE CERTAIN VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	020000 SUSPENSION SOME VEHICLES MAY APPEAR TO SIT HIGH IN THE REAR WHEN THE IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON DURING THE FIRST 200 MILES (320 KM) OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-07-26	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INFORMATION ON THE NEW FLUSH AND FILL TOOL AVAILABLE THROUGH ROTUNDA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-02-04	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INTAKE MANIFOLD CROSSOVER (FIRST RUNNER) COOLANT SEEPAGE CONDITION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-05-12	090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-23	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)- SENSOR CONTAMINATION- SERVICE TIP. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-14	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP – COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS – ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-04-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG / POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-04-01	012200 STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE INFORMATION REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. **MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-01-05	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEW SERVICE PART – NUMBER 5 NEEDLE BEARING AND RACE KIT – 4R70W TRANSMISSION – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-04-01	071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY INFORMATION ON REPLACING FUEL TANK STRAP BOLTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-04-02	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) MAY NOT START OR CRANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INFORMATION REGARDING PINPINT TEST / 4WABS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1676 (BATTERY VOLTAGE) – UPDATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-01	133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS INFORMATION REGARDING DRIVERS DOOR MODULES (DDM) INCORRECTLY REPLACED WHEN DIAGNOSING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) / BATTERY RELATED NO START CONDITIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-01	114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CLUSTER CONCERNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-02-01	161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM 99B09 SUPPLEMENT #2 FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FRAME SERVICE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-11-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-09-01	141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE INFORMATION REGARDING AIR BAG LAMP FLASHING. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-09-20	034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-05-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VARIOUS INTERMITTENT/CONSTANT ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-05-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHERE THERE IS A LARGE AMOUNT OF METAL OR DEBRIS IN THE PAN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) – SERVICE TIPS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-11-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL THAT HAS A MILKY APPEARANCE AT PREDELIVERY INSPECTION DUE TO CONDENSATION IN THE CRANKCASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-03-01	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS, BUCK / JERK, SURGE IN THE IGNITION COIL / SPARK PLUG BOOT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-03-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-03-01	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE SUBJECT REGARDING PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) INSTALLATION CAUTION: WIRES MAY BREAK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM VEHICLE MAY APPEAR TO SIT HIGH IN THE REAR WHEN THE IGNITION IS FIRST TURNED ON DURING THE FIRST 200 MILES (320 KM) OF VEHICLE OPERATION. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT EXPERIENCING A GRUNT OR SQUEAK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING THE STEERING TO FULL LOCK, TO THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE VEHICLES WILL NOT START WITH A PROGRAMMED PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT (PATS) KEY FOR 20 SECONDS AFTER AN ATTEMPT TO START WITH A NON-PROGRAMMED PATS KEY. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-03-01	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE CONCERNS THAT THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS) TRANSCEIVER WIRING MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO IMPROPER WIRE ROUTING AND / OR A MISPLACEMENT OF THE CONNECTOR NEAR THE BASE OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-09-01	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SERVICE MANUAL NOT HAVING A PINPOINT TEST FOR “DEGRADED AM RECEPTION OR CONTINUOUS SEEK IN AM” IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING PORTION OF THE AUDIO CHAPTER. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER EXHIBITING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC(S) PO351 AND / OR P0356 (COIL PRIMARY CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES TWO DESIGN CHANGES MADE TO ENHANCE THE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOW DEFOG / DEFROST PERFORMANCE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-06-28	125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS CONDITIONS WITH THE BRAKE LAMPS INADVERTENTLY DISABLING THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-08-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POP / CLICK NOISE IN MAX A/C. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-06-14	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER INFORMATION DESIGNED TO AID IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TESTING AND REPAIR OF NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) CONCERNS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-04-01	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME OF THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-08	220000 SEATS CONCERNS WITH THE TRIM COVER ON BACK OF FRONT SEATS BECOMING DISLODGED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-08	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-08	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE EXPERIENCING ROUGHNESS AT IDLE DUE TO EXHAUST SYSTEM RESONANCE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-08	100000 POWER TRAIN INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-08	116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE INFORMATION REGARDING REPROGRAMMING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULES (PCMS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-03-04	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-25	100000 POWER TRAIN INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-07-08	103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK MAY BE INOPERATIVE, NOW ALLOWING THE OPERATOR TO MOVE THE SHIFT LEVER FROM THE PARK POSITION. STOP LAMP OPERATION MAY ALSO BE AFFECTED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) SUBJECT REGARDING ALL VEHICLES REQUIRES A PARAMETER RESET TO BE PERFORMED ON THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM MODULE (PATS / VIC / HEC) WHEN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) IS REPLACED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-01	034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS A CONDITION MAY EXIST OF A SQUEAL / SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT BRAKES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER INFORMATION ON USING PEANUT STYLE A/C FITTINGS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-08-09	138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR – TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-01-21	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-09-17	103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-08-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT JUMP-OFF TOSS. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-08-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM NVH DAMPER ON THE LEFT HAND DAMPER ONLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-08-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARD START/LONG CRANK, COLD START STALL, COLD ROUGH IDLE CONCERN. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF LOUD PING / CRACKLE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL DOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-02-01	138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW INFORMATION REGARDING HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-12-01	133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS INFORMATION USED WHEN SERVICING POWER DOOR LOCK OR POWER WINDOW ISSUES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-12-01	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ALL VEHICLES WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-12-01	221600 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS SEAT MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING THE MODULE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-12-01	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR FOR ALL VEHICLES WITH DRIVERS DOOR MODULE CONCERNS THAT REQUIRE A MODULE REPLACEMENT, THE TECHNICIAN MUST CALL FOR APPROVAL BEFORE REMOVING AND / OR REPLACING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-01-01	022132 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM:SPRINGS/BAGS DISLODGMENT OF REAR AIR SPRING FROM AXLE SPRING SEAT DURING ACCELERATION OR FULL SUSPENSION TRAVEL CONDITIONS ON SOME LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT ARE OPERATED AT OR NEAR MAXIMUM LOADS. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-10-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE–SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE–NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-06-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLES MAY DISPENSE HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS IN ALL CLIMATE CONTROL OPERATING MODES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-01	071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK CLUNK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-10-12	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM EXPERIENCING A ” BUZZING ” OR ” RATTLING ” NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. *YC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-09-06	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER VEHICLES BUILT BETWEEN 3/15/1997 AND 12/31/1998 AND WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXPERIENCE DELAYED OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT, TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0782 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-18	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR INFORMATION ON BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT STAYING OPEN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-18	017000 STEERING:LINKAGES THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE WORKSHOP MANUALS DO NOT CONTAIN A PROCEDURE FOR INSPECTING THE PITMAN ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-03	162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT – SERVICE TIP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-01-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN INCORRECT P1729 (4X4 LOW SWITCH) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IN CONTINUES MEMORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-03-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-03-01	071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY VEHICLES BUILT UP TO DECEMBER OF 1999 MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE FILL-LIMITING VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-03-05	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES – SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-01-22	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MOUNTS MAY NOT EXHIBIT SATISFACTORY DURABILITY UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ENCOUNTERED BY POLICE, TAXI OR LIMO / LIVERY VEHICLES SUCH AS EXTENDED IDLING AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. * Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-03-20	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT IDLE DI[ AFTER A TIP-IN/TIP-OUT MANEUVER, SPARK KNOCK/DETONATION ON ACCELERATION OR LIGHT LOAD. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-02-01	133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SLOW MOVING FRONT POWER WINDOWS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-02-01	138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW SUBJECT PERTAINING TO HEATED BACKGLASS REPAIR PROCESSES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-02-07	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR CONDITIONING INACCURATE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE DISPLAYED- VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EATC- CONTINENTAL AND LS BUILT THROUGH 10/15/99, ALL OTHERS BUILT THROUGH 8/31/99. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2000-02-07	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE A/C BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-11-29	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY MOONROOFS AND BUILT THROUGH 9/20/1999 MAY EXPERIENCE A BOOMING NOISE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE MOONROOF OPEN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER SUBJECT REGARDING HOT AIR FROM SIDE DEMISTER DUCTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-10-01	134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED MOONROOF MAY EXHIBIT A BOOMING OR BUFFETING NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 40 MPH WHEN THE MOONROOF IS OPEN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-08-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) SUBJECT REGARDING JUNT-IN-TIME PCM REPROGRAM. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-03-01	114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS CLUSTER CONCERNS SUCH AS ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK TRACTION ASSIST LAMP, SPEEDOMETER READS O; DIGITAL ODOMETER READS ALL DASHES; MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FOR DTE / GTE READS FOR LOSS OF SPEED SINGLE TO THE HE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS SOME VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING WHEN OPERATED UNDER SEVERE DUTY CONDITIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-07-12	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE BAY TECHNICAL SYSTEM (SBTS) AND NEW GENERATION STAR (NGS) TESTER, AND TO UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INFORMATION CHARTS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-12-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER INFORMATION ON THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-09-01	140000 AIR BAGS INFORMATION REGARDING AIR BAG LAMP FLASHING. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-06-14	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS RELEASED A PRIVATE LABELED MATERIAL TO BE USED FOR IRON PARTICLE / ACID RAIN SERVICE REPAIRS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-06-14	353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. EXPERIENCING A WHINE / BUZZ TYPE NOISE IN THE SPEAKERS OF THE ENTERTAINMENT RADIO OR TWO-WAY RADIO ON VEHICLES WITH AN IN-TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-12-10	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-07-09	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK NOISE DURING THE 2-1 DOWNSHIFT EVENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-08-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES BUILT FROM JOB #1 THROUGH 4/1/1999 EXHIBITING POOR A/C PERFORMANCE AND / OR A POP / CLICK NOISE IN MAS A/C. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-08-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE: THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT DISPLAY VEHICLE SPEED, THE ODOMETER DISPLAY IS ALL DASHES, THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAY FOR DISTANCE TO EMPTY OR AVERAGE SPE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-08-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A BANG POPPING NOISE HEARD FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DURING COOL-DOWN. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-14	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-04-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SUBJECT REGARDING CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINES EXHIBITING AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-04-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS INTERMITTENT / CONSTANT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONDITIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-04-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PATS (SECURILOCK) EXCEPT CERTAIN MODELS NOW HAVE AVAILABILITY OF FLEET KEYS THROUGH ROTUNDA. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1998-11-01	100000 POWER TRAIN SOME VEHICLES WITH 4R70W TRANSMISSIONS BUILT FROM 4/16/98 THROUGH 10/30/98 MAY EXHIBIT A LEAK FROM THE VENT AREA OF THE TRANSMISSION. *MJS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR CONDITIONS WITH COSMETIC CRACKS IN THE FRAME AT THE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARM ACCESS OPENING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE INFORMATION ON RESETTING THE PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (PATS). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID SUBJECT PERTAINING TO INOPERATIVE TRUNK RELEASE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
1999-05-01	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TEVES FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (4WABS) MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES IN MEMORY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-11-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE SERVICE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET FOR 4.6L APPLICATIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999 LINCOLN Town Car

6 Recalls for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

147 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

6 Investigations for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car

123 Service Alerts for 1999 LINCOLN Town Car