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Automobile Manufacturer Recall Data - Lincoln Recalls Posted: 06-14-2011
LS MARK LT MKX NAVIGATOR TOWN CAR
LS RECALLS	Top
2005 LINCOLN LS Manufactured between: 02/23/2005 and 02/28/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the fuel tank may have a localized thin wall section in the lower half of the tank. the fuel tank may crack creating a potential for a fuel leak and fuel odor. the "service engine soon" indicator may illuminate. Consequence: a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on april 4, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, lincoln at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 03/18/2005
MARK LT RECALLS	Top
2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 11/01/2004 and 01/24/2006 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 f-150 pick up trucks as well as certain model year 2006 lincoln mark lt vehicles. if the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. if this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required. Consequence: the driver side frontal air bag could inadvertently deploy increasing the risk of injury or loss of vehicle control if occurring while in motion. Action: ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln/mercury dealer to have a new clockspring jumper wire installed that incorporates a protective mesh cover. repairs will be performed free of charge. this safety recall began on some vehicles in march 2011. the recall campaign on the expanded population is expected to begin on or about may 9, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 02/23/2011
2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 04/19/2004 and 05/31/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Consequence: once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/07/2008
2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 08/25/2005 and 12/13/2005 Defect: certain pickup trucks fail to comply with either the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 105, 'hydraulic and electric brake systems' or fmvss no. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' these vehicles were built with a software error in the instrument cluster. Consequence: this error could prevent the antilock brake system (abs) warning light from illuminating if the abs module ever became inoperative. Action: dealers will recalibrate the instrument cluster in these vehicles. the recall began on february 27, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/06/2006
2006 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 09/12/2005 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
2005 LINCOLN MARK LT Manufactured between: 04/19/2004 and 05/31/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. the brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. this condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted. Consequence: once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash. Action: dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. the recall began on june 27, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 05/07/2008
MKX RECALLS	Top
2011 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 10/25/2010 and 11/20/2010 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. these vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. the custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short. Consequence: if an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire. Action: dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 02/24/2011
2011 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 07/01/2010 and 10/08/2010 Defect: ford is recalling certain model year 2011 edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. these vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. accordingly, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." Consequence: the liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons. Action: ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. the safety recall began on november 1, 2010. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Recall Date: 10/27/2010
2008 LINCOLN MKX Manufactured between: 06/13/2008 and 06/17/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. the fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld. Consequence: this dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on july 11, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-866-437-7332. Recall Date: 07/03/2008
NAVIGATOR RECALLS	Top
2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 05/10/2007 and 01/09/2008 Defect: ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations. Consequence: the tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs. Action: dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. the recall began on april 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 04/11/2008
2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 03/03/2006 and 08/09/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008
2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 08/14/2006 and 12/22/2006 Defect: ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. the fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. as a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak. Consequence: fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Action: dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008
2007 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 03/03/2006 and 08/09/2007 Defect: ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. the door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. this can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. the handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. this condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door. Consequence: in the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant. Action: dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. the recall began on march 5, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 02/05/2008
2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 09/12/2000 and 10/17/2005 Defect: on certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. Consequence: after a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility. Action: dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. the recall began on november 22, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 09/08/2005 and 10/03/2005 Defect: certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate. Consequence: this could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. if the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition. Action: dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact lincoln at 1-800-248-0186. Recall Date: 11/09/2005
2006 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR Manufactured between: 05/02/2005 and 05/23/2005 Defect: on certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production. Consequence: over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. the recall began on july 13, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 07/06/2005
TOWN CAR RECALLS	Top
2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010
2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010
2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010
2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 06/12/2009 and 11/30/2010 Defect: executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Action: executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. Recall Date: 12/09/2010
2007 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 05/15/2007 and 06/05/2007 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, a front wheel bearing and hub assembly may fracture due to improper heat treatment. Consequence: if a hub fractures, it may potentially detach from the wheel knuckle, resulting in the wheel being retained only by the brake caliper assembly. as a result, the wheel may separate from the vehicle potentially resulting in a crash. Action: dealers will inspect both front wheel bearing and hub assemblies and replace them free of charge. the recall began on june 22, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Recall Date: 06/26/2007
2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Manufactured between: 03/08/2004 and 02/11/2005 Defect: on certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. Consequence: this condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire. Action: dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. Recall Date: 11/09/2005

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