| NHTSA Recall # | 56964 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 05V518000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 05S38 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | LINCOLN |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date of notification | 18/11/05 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 08/03/04 |
| End date of manufacturing | 11/02/05 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 09/11/05 |
| Report created | 10/11/05 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 98836 |
| Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt. |
| Consequence summary | This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. If the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. The recall began on november 18, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140. |
| Recall notes | Ford recall no. 05s38. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |