1996 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 1996
Lincoln Town Car is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 1996 Lincoln Town Car and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 1996 Lincoln Town Car
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | $36,910 | Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 17 city / 25 hwy mpg |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Rear Wheel Drive |
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1996 Town Car Recalls
AUG 03, 2007 | Recall ID#
71869
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER... More Details
AUG 03, 2007 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
71869
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 03, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3600000 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED AS AN INTERIM REPAIR. AS SOON AS REPAIR PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EXPECTED OCTOBER 2007), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2007, AND MAILING COMPLETED BY SEPTEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY 05S28
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APR 22, 1996 | Recall ID#
48430
WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO.... More Details
APR 22, 1996 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
48430
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Recall Date: |
APR 22, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
73500 |
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Summary:
WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO....
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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JUN 24, 1996 | Recall ID#
29676
THE ELR/ALR FEATURE IS USED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILD RESTRAINTS. WHEN SERVICING THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES, WRONG PARTS COULD HAVE BEEN USED WHICH DO NOT... More Details
JUN 24, 1996 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
29676
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 24, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
350 |
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Summary:
THE ELR/ALR FEATURE IS USED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILD RESTRAINTS. WHEN SERVICING THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES, WRONG PARTS COULD HAVE BEEN USED WHICH DO NOT...
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN RETRACTOR AND TONGUE ASSEMBLIES.
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Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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APR 07, 1998 | Recall ID#
27581
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS... More Details
APR 07, 1998 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
27581
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 07, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
167742 |
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Summary:
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 573. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. FORD IS...
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Consequence:
THIS COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FLUID LOSS FOR THE REAR BRAKES AND, POTENTIALLY, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINES FOR WEAR, INSTALL TWO NEW TUBE BUNDLE CLIPS, AND CHECK THE BRAKE LINES FOR PROPER CLEARANCES. IF THE BRAKE LINES ARE WORN, THE DAMAGED SECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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DEC 16, 1998 | Recall ID#
27355
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE... More Details
DEC 16, 1998 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
27355
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 16, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
175000 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1996-1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA POLICE, FLEET, NATURAL GAS, AND 1996-1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINE VEHICLES THAT WERE...
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING, REDUCED STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS (2).
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 98S37
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JUN 12, 2000 | Recall ID#
27123
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM... More Details
JUN 12, 2000 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
27123
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 12, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1129 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM...
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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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.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S16
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JUN 12, 2000 | Recall ID#
17630
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, ... More Details
JUN 12, 2000 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
17630
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 12, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1167 |
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES USING AFTERMARKET DRIVER'S SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT WERE SOLD BY FORD PARTS DEPARTMENTS FROM JANUARY 1, ...
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
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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.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 00S15
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OCT 03, 2001 | Recall ID#
17249
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG... More Details
OCT 03, 2001 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
17249
| Component: |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 03, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
911 |
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Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE REPLACED AFTER APRIL 5, 2000. THE REPLACEMENT DRIVER'S AIR BAG...
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY NOT PROPERLY DEPLOY WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN LESS THAN THE INTENDED LEVEL OF OCCUPANT PROTECTION.
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 5, 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 1-866-436-7332.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY 01S28
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JUL 18, 1996 | Recall ID#
9751
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... More Details
JUL 18, 1996 |
TOWN CAR
| Recall ID#
9751
| Component: |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 18, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
TOWN CAR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
72000 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
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.
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FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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