NHTSA Complaint #11502756 — 2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11502756
Vehicle	2003 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 1, 2023
Date Filed	January 20, 2023
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle experienced rough idling. Additionally, the headlights were flickering, and the alternator failed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the powertrain control module (PCM) was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 140,000.

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