| Issue ID | 903582 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10445263 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | LS |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 22/01/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I noticed what i thought was an exhaust leak on the interior of my 2005 ls, so i raised the hood didn't smell anything. I did however notice that their was oil spots in my driveway. I took the car immediately to the repair shop and had the top half of the engine resealed. Two days later i started the car and after letting it warm up; i got in and the smell was still there. I took it back and after 4 hours of labor the sniffer alarm sounded on the fuel tank. While searching for a repair the mechanic discovered the ford recall notice 05s29, nhtsa campaign id number : 05v113000. So i went my lincoln dealer and they told me that there was "no recall notice for a leaking fuel tank for the ls." not satisfied i took my repair documentations to a ford dealer, and they stated that there was a recall, but my car was not included. Note: this is where i really got ticked off. There is a recall for the problem i have, but because the research was improperly performed i need to pay ford $1600 to replace a tank that would otherwise be free. It's obvious that the research is faulty... |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILFORD, DE |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM86S25YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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