2003 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2003 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.

• 04V328000Jul 7, 200447,314 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension › Rear
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 2003, Ford Crown Victoria 2003

  Reported issue: Certain police, commercial, and passenger vehicles sold to fleets typically input higher loads into the vehicle chassis overloading the wheel bearings and axles.

  Possible consequence: This could lead to early bearing failure and ultimately to axle shaft fracture. In the event of axle shaft fracture, the vehicle would lose drive function and would coast to a stop. Loss of drive function could lead to a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear wheel bearings, seals,and axle shafts. The recall began on july 15, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

  Full campaign details →

NHTSA investigations

• EA03014Inadvertent side air bag deploymentClosed · Aug 22, 2003
• PE03011Inadvertent side air bag deploymentClosed · Mar 14, 2003

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