NHTSA Complaint #10548907 — 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10548907
Vehicle	2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 22, 2012
Date Filed	October 22, 2013
Mileage	220,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER, PRODUCING A STIFF BINDING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE INCIDENT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220000. THE CONSUMER STATED A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, HIS MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. UPDATED 11/13/13

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