NHTSA Complaint #733963 — 1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	733963
Vehicle	1998 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	October 23, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

ENGINE CUTS OUT, TRACK ACTIVE LIGHT COMES ON, NO RESPONSE TO ACCELERATOR UNTIL CAR HAS COASTED BELOW 25 MPH -- CAUSED BY REPLACEMENT MICHELIN TIRES BEING 1.5" LARGER THAN ORIGINAL MICHELIN TIRES

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