| Issue ID | 1062652 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10586123 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/04/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph , the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and made it very difficult to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower intermediate steering shaft needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 78,300. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78300 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TROY, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W44YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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