| Issue ID | 820879 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10359301 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/07/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The passive restraint indicator light came on and remained on with an audible alarm repeating 5 times for 5 cycles, and then repeating every 15 minutes or so. I took my 2006 lincoln town car to a lincoln authorized repair station. Parts were back ordered and, after approximately 3 weeks, the vehicle was repaired and the indicator light and alarm functioned properly. This occurred in early 2010 with approximately 46,000 miles on the vehicle and was repaired under 5/50,000 mile safety device warranty. The problem repeated in july, 2010 and the vehicle was returned to the same dealer for repair. The vehicle was still under warranty with mileage being 49386. Parts were back ordered. As of 10-5-2010, the parts have not been received and the dealer stated that the supplier to ford motor company was out of business and the needed parts were unavailable. The dealer also stated that the parts were only available from ford motor co. Dealer stated that seat belt are functioning and he thinks the air bag will function. I am continuing to drive the vehicle on limited basis. Updated ivoq 12/16/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49375 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WICKENBURG, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM82W66YXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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