| Issue ID | 679757 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10231481 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/06/07 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact drove a 2007 lincoln town car, which was a company vehicle. While the vehicle was parked, the contact placed the vehicle into drive. The vehicle traveled four feet and then accelerated. He attempted to steer and apply the brakes, but the vehicle only accelerated more. The vehicle finally stopped after striking two poles and another vehicle. The other vehicle then struck three additional vehicles. The contact's vehicle spun around and was facing the rear of the vehicle that he struck. The instrument panel lights illuminated and a crushing sound was heard. The air bags never deployed until the vehicle stopped. The contact's vehicle and two other vehicles were destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, right shoulder, lower back, both wrists, left hand, right pelvis, both knees, and right ankle. He also suffered from dizzy spells, was on medication, lost 40 lbs., and is seeing a psychiatrist. The passenger in the rear seat sustained a bump to her head. The vehicle had been serviced at the dealer two months prior to the crash. Updated 07/22/08 *bf the air bags deployed after the crash and when the vehicle shut off. Updated 07/22/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STERLING HEIGHTS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM85V27YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 2 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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