| Issue ID | 676787 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10229083 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 27/02/08 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lincoln town car. The contact noticed fluid leaking from her vehicle. She took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they stated that the thermostat failed. Repairs were made, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to another mechanic, but no repairs were made. She began looking for assistance with having her vehicle repaired. Unfortunately, the dealer was also unable to provide the assistance she needed. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/3/08 *cn the consumer stated the intake manifold was cracked. Updated 07/03/08. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK |
| VIN pattern | 1LNFM82WXWYXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | BOB HOWARD FORD |
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