NHTSA Safety Recalls
2002 Lincoln Town Car Recalls
The 2002 Lincoln Town Car has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Lincoln Town Car built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
1 recall on the 2002 Lincoln Town Car
STEERING
NHTSA 15E082000- The defect
- Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.
- The risk
- If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.
Reported June 10, 2015 by Dorman Products, Inc.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2002 Lincoln Town Car built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.