| Issue ID | 590380 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10159059 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 08/05/06 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defective chromed wheels on the town car which causes excessive pressure loss. The chrome is flaking at the bead area and is exaggerated by long distance driving. Had to have tires dismounted and re-sealed; left front twice (once by dealer) and right front at sam's club. This started 2 months after purchase. New may 2004 and i have continued to add air during trips. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEXINGTON, KY |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM83W44YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 30/05/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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