| Issue ID | 655025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10211463 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MARK LT |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/11/07 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln mark lt. While driving 45 mph, the suspension loosened and the vehicle dropped to the ground. The tires began to skid and the vehicle struck a mountain and bounced back into traffic. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. After the vehicle was inspected, the contact was informed that the front strut was welded incorrectly. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 20,300. Updated 01/14/08. *lj upon inspection, the welding was not properly fused to the shaft. Under stress the shaft came apart and locked the wheel. Welding on two sides of the shaft was not sufficient to hold the stress load. Updated *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NAPA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5LTPW18546FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/10/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | NAPA FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | NAPA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94558 |