| Issue ID | 451900 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10050252 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| File date | 08/12/03 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While starting the vehicle driver tilted the steering wheel causing the wire harness to break off. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and the mechanic replaced transponder harness. *ak *mr |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BIRMINGHAM, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1LNFM83W1WYXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Drive train type | U |
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