| Issue ID | 828879 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10366854 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/07/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 lincoln town car. The contact was driving 70 mph when he noticed an abnormal roaring noise from the rear passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear passenger side axle, bearing and seal were replaced. The failure recurred within two months. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the rear passenger side axle was replaced a second time. The contact stated that the rear axle was replaced four times within two years, at his expense. The mechanic advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v328000 (suspension:rear) however, the recall did not include his year, only the 2003 lincoln town cars. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil from the axle seal. The manufacturer was contacted but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 107,000. Updated 01/26/11*lj updated 02/07/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | JACKSONVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W65YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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| Dealer's name | NORTH FL LINCOLN MERCURY |
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