1993 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 07V336000Aug 3, 20073,600,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1992–1998, Ford E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more

  Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.

  Possible consequence: This could result in an underhood fire.

  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…

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• 99V124000May 19, 1999262,695 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1992–1993, Mercury Grand Marquis 1992–1993, Ford Crown Victoria 1992–1993

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the electrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. A fire is possible both when the vehicle is running and when the vehicle engine is off. Also, the short could disable the speed control system or cause the brake light fuse to open.

  Possible consequence: A fire can originate in the left front underhood area.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new speed control deactivation switch and connector shell. Owner notification began may 20, 1999.

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• 98V322000Dec 16, 1998175,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1990–1999, Ford Crown Victoria 1990–1999

  Reported issue: 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…

  Possible consequence: If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).

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• 95V133000Jul 11, 1995692 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1993–1995, Dabryan Lincoln Towncar 1993–1995

  Reported issue: Improper installation of the rear brake line at the point at which the extended brake line first bends and extends over the left rear wheel area of the frame. If not installed with sufficient clearance, chafing of the brake line can occur in an area adjacent to the rear floor pan.

  Possible consequence: The rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. Also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA99006Under hood firesClosed · Mar 11, 1999
• PE98055Under hood firesClosed · Oct 27, 1998

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