Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 0566 | 04/01/2005 | 10017902 | Low speed steering shudder during low-speed turning maneuvers. *tt | 12/07/2005 | |
| 04101 | 05/31/2004 | 10008991 | Steering gear squeak when turning the steering wheel, especially during low speed parking maneuvers. *tt | 09/07/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA09013 | Ford Motor Company | 08/18/2009 | 02/12/2013 | Vehicle Rollaway Allegations | ||
| This investigation is being closed based on several considerations.by the most inclusive counting of all alleged rollaway incidents (i.e., counting all alleged rollaway incidents and assuming a singular failure mechanism), the incident rate is low, however during ea09-013, odi identified a number of different failure mechanisms in 180 incidents related to the alleged defect.the highest rate for any particular failure mechanism, the failure of the automatic transmission parking system, was 4.4/100k.the next-highest failure rate was for the bsi system, at 3.4/100k.for all identified failure mechanisms there has been a drastically declining trend including very few incidents occurring in recent years.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.for additional information regarding this investigation, see the complete closing resume in the document file for ea09-013. the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers:10168454, 10279630, 10280078. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| EA09013 | Ford Motor Company | 08/18/2009 | 02/12/2013 | Vehicle Rollaway Allegations | ||
| This investigation is being closed based on several considerations.by the most inclusive counting of all alleged rollaway incidents (i.e., counting all alleged rollaway incidents and assuming a singular failure mechanism), the incident rate is low, however during ea09-013, odi identified a number of different failure mechanisms in 180 incidents related to the alleged defect.the highest rate for any particular failure mechanism, the failure of the automatic transmission parking system, was 4.4/100k.the next-highest failure rate was for the bsi system, at 3.4/100k.for all identified failure mechanisms there has been a drastically declining trend including very few incidents occurring in recent years.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.for additional information regarding this investigation, see the complete closing resume in the document file for ea09-013. the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers:10168454, 10279630, 10280078. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | ||||||
| EA09013 | Ford Motor Company | 08/18/2009 | 02/12/2013 | Vehicle Rollaway Allegations | ||
| This investigation is being closed based on several considerations.by the most inclusive counting of all alleged rollaway incidents (i.e., counting all alleged rollaway incidents and assuming a singular failure mechanism), the incident rate is low, however during ea09-013, odi identified a number of different failure mechanisms in 180 incidents related to the alleged defect.the highest rate for any particular failure mechanism, the failure of the automatic transmission parking system, was 4.4/100k.the next-highest failure rate was for the bsi system, at 3.4/100k.for all identified failure mechanisms there has been a drastically declining trend including very few incidents occurring in recent years.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.for additional information regarding this investigation, see the complete closing resume in the document file for ea09-013. the odi reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) numbers:10168454, 10279630, 10280078. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 06/20/2008 | 48000 | 1 | |
| The back hatch panel cracked was fixed , the steering not right some times its hard to steer. main problem is cylinder coils going bad alot. now #8 coil went bad and has been replaced 2times, and its still in the shop they cant find out why it keeps coming up #8 still misfiring .. they think its the head now. i understand lincoln has had so many problems with this that they have allowed a 10yr. extended warranty on all the coils. is this right ? i want lincoln to do something. i am so mad right now . i will never buy another lincoln. help me. *tr | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 02/12/2008 | 1 | 04/14/2006 | |
| 2004 lincoln aviator with engine problems. consumer states that the dealer stated that the car would be repaired but at her expense because of her neglect. mechanic determined that there was no oil in the vehicle. *kb there was also a noise coming from the steering column when making a turn. *jb | |||
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 5000 | 1 | 11/10/2003 |
| My main problem is that the car has an intermittent transmission problem. the car slips out of gear and the engine races. i have mentioned the problem to the service department on several occasions and they tell me it?s my problem till it does it for them. the other day i got a letter from lincoln saying that the factory had put the wrong transmission fluid in the car. the service department still does not think this is my problem. the car has been in for the ac being broken; the brake rotors have been replaced. the car makes a loud noise on start up and they told me it was normal, however i have asked other people with my molded car and the said that there car makes no abnormal noise on start up. there is a problem with my steering when the car is not in motion. other problems are minor including some small electrical problems. my main concern is that the car is dangerous to drive and they just do not care. in the mean time when i brought the car in the last time for the transmission the service department said they would keep an open order on the car. the big surprise is that they lost the order as i have requested a copy of it. please help harold bennett. *jb | |||