1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL - #96V135000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT FULLY LUBRICATED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE "BALL JOINT" AT THE OUTER END OF THE PITMAN ARM CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED AND CORRODE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1994 - 4/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/18/1996 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/28/1996 |
| # Affected |
72,000 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
THE PITMAN ARMS WERE NOT FULLY LUBRICATED AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THE "BALL JOINT" AT THE OUTER END OF THE PITMAN ARM CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED AND CORRODE. |
| Consequences |
SUCH CORROSION CAN RESULT IN ABNORMAL WEAR OF THE JOINT, RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE JOINT. LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE JOINT IS FOUND TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT WEAR, THE ARM WILL BE REPLACED. THOSE PITMAN ARMS NOT REPLACED WILL HAVE THE "BALL JOINT" FULLY GREASED. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES; ARM; PITMAN. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE INTERCEPTORS, COMMERCIAL FLEET, TAXI, LIMOUSINES, OR LIVERY/TRAILER TOW PACKAGES. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AUGUST 19, 1996. NOTE: 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 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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