| Issue ID | 957421 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10490725 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/12/12 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, she heard a loud scratching sound. After inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the fuel tank had become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the fuel tank straps had failed due to corrosion and needed to be replaced along with the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 52,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST LEBANON , NY |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81V66YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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