| Issue ID | 600784 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10167050 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 25/08/06 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds the vehicle would not steer properly. An independent repair shop determined the idler arm seized to work and it was replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FINDLAY, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1LNLM81W5WYXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 18/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
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