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1998 Lincoln TOWN CAR Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall


NHTSA Recall #	10226
NHTSA Compaign #	98V322000
MFG Compaign #	98S37
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	LINCOLN
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	TOWN CAR
Model Year	1998
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of notification	18/01/99
Begin date of manufacuring	15/03/96
End date of manufacturing	18/12/98
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	ODI
Report received	16/12/98
Report created	18/12/98
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Estimated number of affected units	175000
Defect summary	Vehicle description: certain 1996-1999 ford crown victoria police, fleet, natural gas, and 1996-1999 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that were produced with a lower control arm ball joint containing a one piece bearing; and 1990-1996 ford crown victoria police, fleet, and ngv vehicles and 1990-1996 lincoln town car limousine vehicles that have been serviced with either a ball joint containing the one-piece bearing or a front lower control arm containing a ball joint with a one-piece bearing. The one-piece bearing within the lower control arm ball joint can weaken slowly during use and eventually crack. This could result in separation of the ball and cap of the joint, allowing the control arm to drop to the ground.
Consequence summary	If this occurs while the vehicle is moving, reduced steering control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action	Dealers will replace the lower control arm ball joints (2).
Recall notes	Owner notification is expected to begin january 18, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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1998 Lincoln TOWN CAR Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall

1998 Lincoln TOWN CAR Suspension Front Control Arm Lower Ball Joint Recall

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