The 1999 Lincoln Town Car has 4 recalls, the most serious involving front seat belt assemblies on both the driver and passenger sides that may fail to hold an occupant in a crash.
These recalls affect vehicles where aftermarket seat belt assemblies were installed using parts sold through Ford dealerships during early 2000; those belts do not meet federal seat belt standards and can fail to restrain occupants in a collision. One recall applies only to limousines stretched more than 60 inches: the added vehicle weight can exceed the maximum load rating for the tires, raising the risk of premature wear or a blowout. There is also a concern with the jacking instructions included with these vehicles, where following the printed directions for raising a rear wheel could lead to the jack being placed on a frame weld, which can give way and cause injury to anyone underneath the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The tires and rims on these stretched limousines do not meet federal safety standards for pneumatic tires and tire-to-rim compatibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all five tires, including the spare, with Michelin reinforced tires rated for higher load capacity.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The jacking instructions could direct you to place the jack on a frame weld when raising the rear wheel. If the vehicle rolls while jacked at this weak point, the jack may fail and drop the vehicle suddenly.
What the fix does
We will provide revised jacking instructions, a warning label, and owner guide supplement with correct jacking procedures.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some front passenger seat belt assemblies installed as replacements from January through June 2000 don't meet safety standards and may fail to restrain occupants properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace any non-compliant seat belt assemblies installed during that period.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Aftermarket driver's seat belt assemblies sold by Ford Parts from January 1 through June 13, 2000 do not meet federal safety standards and may fail to restrain occupants properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace any non-compliant service seat belt assemblies installed during the recall period.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
