| Issue ID | 802825 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10343885 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/02/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 lincoln town car air bag light came on at nearly 51000 miles. Mechanic replaced clock spring in steering column ($250)--did not fix problem!! Then informed an additional problem in column. Never in an accident and maintained properly. Have written ford motor twice suggesting they should fix the problem, that it must be a factory defect. They did not have the decency to respond!!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 51000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EDMONDS, WA |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W35YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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