Lincoln Town Car 2009
Model Town Car made in 2009 by Lincoln got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and vehicle speed control. Technical service bulletines regarding seat belts, suspension. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling . The car has one 4.6 engine.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 12/17/14 | 14.4379/23.9476/17.5793 | E | 3802 | LARGE CARS | 21-Jul-08 |
| 4.6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/24/19 | 19.7458/33.0928/24.1242 | Regular | 3235 | LARGE CARS | 21-Jul-08 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V638000 | EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS | from 06/12/2009 to 11/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 161 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/09/2010 | 12/22/2010 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 is expected to begin during december 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Executive coach safety recall no. fr5010.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| AS-21710 | 02/01/2011 | 10039077 | Ready | 07/07/2011 | |
| AS-21710 | 02/01/2011 | 10039077 | Ford: 2009-2011 lincoln. the driver seat belt buckle is shorter than the passenger side. *rm | 07/07/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TSB-09-3-1 | 05/22/2009 | 10028750 | Ford: right side rear axle oil leaks. oil leaks from the right rear axle wheel bearing oil seal may be caused by a combination of a damaged seal and/or poor seal surface finish of the axle shaft. *pe | 05/22/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 07/07/2009 | 12619 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln town car. when a passenger sits in the front passenger seat the air bag deactivation light will come on even when the appropriate weight is occupying the seat. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the weight calibration for the passenger seat air bag was between 110-130 lbs. the contact had noticed the problem since the day the vehicle was purchased. the current and failure mileages were 12619. bl | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/17/2012 | 42200 | ||
| As i was approaching my left turn into the community i live in and driving about 45 mph, i stepped onto the brake and the car engine started accelerating. there was a vehicle approaching in the opposite direction which was the reason i was trying to stop. i pushed down on the brake but the engine continued to accelerate. i shifted into neutral and the engine slowed down. this is a very dangerous situation to be in. this happened twice since i owned the vehicle. i took it to the dealer but they could not re-create the situation again. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 04/09/2010 | 10000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lincoln town car. while the contact was driving 45 mph the brake pedal was engaged, followed by an unintended acceleration and the speed increased to approximately 70 mph. the gear was shifted from drive to neutral and the vehicle was able to slow down. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 10,000. the current mileage was 10,500. updated 06/08/10.*lj | |||