| Issue ID | 179799 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 711944 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 15/11/98 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The power assist problem existed when the car was purchased. This is a serious problem when it is raining. I notified the dealer and they stated that there was no defect in the power steering. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 15 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TEQUESTA, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1LNFM83WOWYXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| 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 | 01/09/98 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | |
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