Recall 96V135000: 1995–1996 Lincoln Town CAR and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 18, 1996

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

72,000vehicles

Model years

1995–1996

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Ford Crown Victoria250 complaints
• 1996 Ford Crown Victoria276 complaints
• 1995 Lincoln Town CAR165 complaints
• 1996 Lincoln Town CAR259 complaints