NHTSA Complaint #10161808 — 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10161808
Vehicle	1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	June 14, 2006
Date Filed	July 7, 2006
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR, ACCOMPANIED BY A SMELL OF HOT OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THE SHOP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.

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