| Issue ID | 531345 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10113391 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/08/04 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Michelin radial sxe, p225/60r17. Due to the condition of the blown tire, the dot# was unavailable when the complaint was given. The right rear tire blew out while the renter was driving on a clear day at approximately 55 mph. The sidewall was damaged due to the blowout. *ak driver could not control vehicle. Vehicle hit mail box, crossed road and ran backwards into a ditch. The right rear tire blew out but all other tires were still inflated. *bf *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8334 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FARMERS BRANCH, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W64YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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