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1998 Lincoln TOWN CAR Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	721655
Internal NHTSA #	10266713
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	TOWN CAR
Model Year	1998
File date	08/02/09
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While driving home from work began hearing a clicking sound pulled over called my husband he came out decided it was safe to drive home, started the car the next morning the heat was blowing at full speed could not turn off had to close all vents and ride with all windows down, took car back to dealer they informed me that the heating& ac had a broken peace took to the shop and paid a little over $1600 to take out my dash and replace it this was 2004. Last month the same thing has happened and i don't feel it's fair that i should keep replacing a faulty part at $1600 an incident lincoln should pay for this part to be replaced since it does not come from normal wear but a cheap part put on a not so cheap vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	52000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GLEN BURNIE, MD
VIN pattern	1LNFM82W9WYXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	N
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1998 Lincoln TOWN CAR Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Lincoln TOWN CAR Visibility Defroster Defogger System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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