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2002 Lincoln Town Car — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

1
Open Recalls
64
Owner Complaints
12
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
59
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)

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2002 Lincoln Town Car Safety Recalls (1)

15E08200006/10/2015
STEERING

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2002 Lincoln Town Car

AIR BAGS
19
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
4
VISIBILITY
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SUSPENSION
2

Based on 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

14
Crash-Involved Complaints
12
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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