| Issue ID | 782907 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10324649 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/05/09 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln towncar. While driving at speeds of 20 mph, the passenger side front tire rod failed. The contact loss control of the vehicle causing a crash. The police were called to the scene. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an insurance company repair shop for repairs. The failure has not recurred. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SACREMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W16YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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