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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V638000

2010 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Lincoln Town Car — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Published December 22, 2010 · Recall initiated: December 9, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V638000, published December 22, 2010 and initiated December 9, 2010. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2010 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Lincoln Town Car — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

What's the hazard

EXECUTIVE COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES. THE FUEL RAIL SHIELD WAS LEFT OFF DURING MANUFACTURING. IN A FRONTAL IMPACT THE ENGINE COULD POTENTIALLY BEND OR RUPTURE FUEL LINES IF THE REPLACEMENT SHIELD IS NOT IN PLACE, CAUSING THOSE LINES TO LEAK FUEL.

What to do

EXECUTIVE COACH WILL SUPPLY KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED AT A FACILITY OF THE OWNER'S CHOICE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 888-322-9272.

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Recall details

Brand
LINCOLN
Model
TOWN CAR
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2010 LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 2009 LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Lincoln Town Car | 2008 Lincoln Town Car | 2009 Lincoln Town Car | 2011 Lincoln Town Car — Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V638000 on December 22, 2010. Reported hazard: EXECUTIVE COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES. THE FUEL RAIL SHIELD WAS LEFT OFF DURING MANUFACTURING. IN A FRONTAL IMPACT THE ENGINE COULD POTENTIALLY BEND OR RUPTURE FUEL LINES IF THE REPLACEMENT SHIELD IS NOT IN PLACE, CAUSING THOSE LINES TO LEAK FUEL.

What should I do if I have this product?

EXECUTIVE COACH WILL SUPPLY KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED AT A FACILITY OF THE OWNER'S CHOICE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 888-322-9272.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: TOWN CAR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)