| Issue ID | 906565 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447752 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/02/12 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driver's side interior door latch broke and is integral to the door panel. Ford dealer says the part is no longer available and ford has provided no other means of repair. Ford provided the following part number: 4w1z5423943eaa, which is not available. To exit the vehicle, the window must be rolled down and the outside door handle used. This is a potential safety risk if a quick exit is required during a fire, accident, or other emergency. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORPUS CHRISIT, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM83W84YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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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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