| Issue ID | 566543 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10140975 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 07/10/05 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When opening trunk it would slam shut. *ts the vehicle is equipped with an automatic trunk closer. When the trunk was opened fully it would suddenly slam very rapidly and with great force. The consumer's wife finger sustained minor injury from the trunk lid motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired. They indicated that the problem was caused by the torque rod in the closure assembly becoming dislodged. The consumer feels that the bracket for the rod should be redesigned. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1016 |
| Number of Occurences | 10 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ARLINGTON, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM82W15YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CHERNER LINCOLN MERCURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703-750-2700 |
| Dealer's city | ANNANDALE |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 22003 |