2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 05V518000 on 11/09/2005
Component:: Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:: 03/07/2004 - 02/10/2005
Affected:: 98,836
Defect:: On certain passenger vehicles, the battery cable includes a fusible link that may contact and subsequently chafe on a #2 cross member attaching bolt.
Consequence:: This condition may result in heat damage and could lead to a fire.
Correction:: Dealers will inspect the fusible link and position it away from the cross member bolt. if the fusible link has already chafed and copper wires have been exposed, the fusible link will be replaced. the recall began on november 18, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673, or lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Notes:: Ford recall no. 05s38. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 13V385000 on 08/28/2013
Component:: Steering
Affected:: 355,000
Defect:: Ford is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 ford crown victoria (including crown victoria police interceptors), mercury grand marquis, and lincoln town car vehicles. the affected vehicles are currently registered or were originally sold in connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. severe corrosion can seize the lower intermediate shaft which may cause the upper intermediate shaft to collapse and the steering column lower bearing to separate.
Consequence:: If the lower bearing separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the lower intermediate shaft, free of charge. the upper intermediate shaft and steering column lower bearing will be inspected to identify any damage that may have occurred as a result of lower intermediate shaft corrosion, and repaired or replaced as necessary. if the steering column lower bearing has separated, a retainer clip will be installed. the recall began on october 23, 2013. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall number is 13s08.
Notes:: A separate service campaign applies to vehicles in non-corrosion states not addressed by this safety recall. owners of these vehicles should contact ford directly about these vehicles.for the safety recall, owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:: 14V704000 on 11/04/2014
Component:: Steering:rack and pinion:pinion shaft
Manufactured:: 03/07/2004 - 08/29/2011
Affected:: 36,888
Defect:: Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 ford crown victoria, 2005-2011 mercury grand marquis vehicles manufactured march 23, 2004, to august 30, 2011, and 2005-2011 lincoln town car vehicles manufactured march 8, 2004, to august 30, 2011, and on which the upper intermediate shaft was serviced during the course of safety recall 13v-385. the prior repairs may not have been correctly performed.
Consequence:: Improper servicing of the upper intermediate shaft could cause the shaft to separate, which can then result in a loss of steering control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Ford will notify the owners of vehicles whose repair records reflect that the upper intermediate steering shaft was repaired during the course of the prior recall 13v-385. dealers will inspect and replace the upper immediate shaft if necessary free of charge. the recall began november 17, 2014. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 14s25.
Notes:: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR TSBs (31)

Bulletin:: 031404
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
Bulletin:: 0523
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Delayed reverse engagement. *eh
Bulletin:: 0531
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Maf diagnostic service tip - vehicles equipped with egr system module (esm). *tt
Bulletin:: 05310
Component:: 150000 seat belts
Summary:: Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
Bulletin:: 18426
Component:: 353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:: Am fm and cellular phone reception interference . *eh
Bulletin:: 18383
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Am/fm and cellular phone reception interference - service tip. *tt
Bulletin:: 04217
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 18292
Component:: 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:: Pinpoint test error for front wheel speed sensors - workshop annual update. *tt
Bulletin:: 04189
Component:: 138200 visibility:defroster/defogger system:rear window
Summary:: Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair. *tt
Bulletin:: 042107
Component:: 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:: General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
Bulletin:: 06216
Component:: 106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:: Limited slip axle chatter, shudder, binding sensation, or vibration during low speed turning maneuvers. *tt
Bulletin:: 042421
Component:: 151300 seat belts:front:retractor
Summary:: Safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Bulletin:: 04267
Component:: 046300 service brakes, air:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:: Numerous anti-lock brake (abs) wheel speed sensor (wss) diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) c1145, c1155, c1175, c1296, c1297, c1298, c1299 and c1222. *tt
Bulletin:: 042616
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Weld bonding procedure. *tt
Bulletin:: 18511
Component:: 341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:: High effort to activate horn. *eh
Bulletin:: 051310
Component:: 341000 communications:horn assembly
Summary:: High effort to activate horn - vehicles built before 5/6/2005. *tt oasis. *tt
Bulletin:: 0531
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. a possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of puncturing the fuel tank on vehicles with limo prep package limo pack
Bulletin:: 041601
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Bulletin:: 05265
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Auto release parking brake system difficult to set. *tt
Bulletin:: 052308
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Parking aid system inoperative. *ak
Bulletin:: 0628
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes p0305, p0316, p0171, and/or p0174 after extended idle. *tt
Bulletin:: 06910
Component:: 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:: Catalytic converter brick rattle or buzzing noise. *tt
Bulletin:: 062013
Component:: 050000 parking brake
Summary:: Parking aid system inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb
Bulletin:: 062513
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Parking aid system is inoperative - dtc c1983. *kb
Bulletin:: 07212
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-08-18-2
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Ford/mercury/lincoln: vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms: drive away hesitation, loss of rpm on deceleration, difficulty starting, and/or idle rpm less than desired. the f53 motorhome chassis is included. *
Bulletin:: SI-19982
Component:: 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:: Ford: engine cooling fan control relay part availability. *pe
Bulletin:: TSB-12-7-4
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Ford/lincoln/mercury: if battery was disconnected or dead, vehicles/trucks may experience hard starts and engine idle rpm fluctuation and exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0505, p0506, p2111 and p2112. *pe
Bulletin:: RP-13-R-01
Component:: 012000 steering:column
Summary:: Ford: swing link joints on lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion, and combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, on some vehicles, causes steering column to separate, leading to steering control loss. model 2005
Bulletin:: RP-13R01
Component:: 013200 steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Summary:: Ford: the lower intermediate steering shaft, has corrosion of swing link joints, combined with collapsed upper intermediate steering shaft, resulting in steering column separation and loss of steering control. model 2005-2011 crown victor
Bulletin:: SSM 46085
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: The powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate

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