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Lincoln Safety Ratings

2008 Lincoln Safety Test Ratings
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Lincoln Vehicle	Front Star Rating		Side Star Rating		Rollover Resistance Rating
Lincoln Vehicle	Driver	Passenger	Front Seat	Rear Seat	Rollover Resistance Rating
Lincoln Mark LT 4-DR.			Not Tested	Not Tested
Lincoln MKX 4-DR. w/SAB
Lincoln MKZ 4-DR. w/SAB (Later Release)
Lincoln MKZ 4-DR. w/SAB (Early Release)
Lincoln Navigator Extended 4 DR. w/SAB
Lincoln Navigator 4 DR. w/SAB
Lincoln Town Car 4-DR. w/SAB

Service Bulletins for 2008 Lincoln

2008 LINCOLN MARK LT

Bulletin Number: 07109

VIBRATION FROM THE DRIVELINE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *KB

Bulletin Number: 07213

HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING LINE SEEPAGE-COLD CLIMATES ONLY (EXCLUDING HERITAGE F-150). *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-14-18

INTERMITTENT VEHICLE VIBRATION--PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGEMENT CONCERNS. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-2-9

ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE OPERATION - MIL ON --DTCS P040/P0463 OR INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MODULE DTC B1201--VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007. *NJ

2008 LINCOLN MKX

Bulletin Number: 0713

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM STEERING RACK AND PUMP ATTACHMENT JOINTS. *KB UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 07311

6F50 TRANSAXLES BUILT PRIOR TO 1/1/07 - DTC P0715, P0717, P0718, P0720, AND/OR HARSH ENGAGEMENT, NO UPSHIFT, FIFTH GEAR ONLY. *KB UPDATED 2/6/08. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 08-5-12

STOPPED ON INCLINE--IN DRIVE OR REVERSE--WITHOUT BRAKE APPLIED--VEHICLE ROLLS--BUILT ON OR BEFORE 2/11/2008. *NJ

Bulletin Number: 20003

6F50 TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUT SERVICE BRAKE APPLIED MAY ROLL (WON'T HOLD). *NJ

2008 LINCOLN MKZ

Bulletin Number: 0713

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM STEERING RACK AND PUMP ATTACHMENT JOINTS. *KB UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ

2008 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Bulletin Number: 20230

2008 TOWN CAR - HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) LOW BEAM HEADLAMP FLICKERING. *NJ

Recalls for 2008 Lincoln

2008 LINCOLN MKX

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V301000

Component:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Manufacture Dates:

06/13/2008 - 06/17/2008

Potential Units Affected:

142

Defect Description:

FORD IS RECALLING 142 MY 2008 EDGE AND LINCOLN MKK ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK WELD FIXTURE MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO A CONTAMINANT DURING PRODUCTION WHICH COULD CAUSE A DIMPLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK AT A SPOT WELD.

Consequence:

THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-437-7332.

2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V166000

Component:

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Manufacture Dates:

05/10/2007 - 01/09/2008

Potential Units Affected:

158

Defect Description:

FORD IS RECALLING 158 MY 2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) AND THE LIMO BUILDERS PACKAGE FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, Z"TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS INCREASED FROM 35 PSI TO 40 PSI WITHOUT A COMMENSURATE UPDATE TO THE TPMS CALIBRATIONS.

Consequence:

THE TPMS INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A TIRE PRESSURE IS IS 25% BELOW THE 40 PSI VALUE STATED ON THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL OCCURS.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL RECONFIGURE THE TPMS THRESHOLDS TO THE APPROPRIATE PRESSURES. THE RECALLBEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2008 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

NHTSA Campaign ID:

08V058000

Component:

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Manufacturer:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Manufacture Dates:

03/03/2006 - 08/09/2007

Potential Units Affected:

123632

Defect Description:

FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL CUSTOMER USAGE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR.

Consequence:

IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.


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