The 2009 Lincoln Town Car has 2 recalls of equal severity: a fire risk on limousine models where a missing fuel rail shield can allow fuel lines to rupture in a frontal collision, and a steering failure that can cause complete loss of steering control.
The fuel risk affects vehicles built as limousines by Executive Coach, where a shield was omitted from the fuel rail during assembly. In a front-end crash, unprotected fuel lines can bend or break and leak fuel near ignition sources. The steering concern applies to vehicles where the upper intermediate shaft was previously serviced under an earlier recall. If that service was not performed correctly, the shaft can separate from the steering column, leaving the driver unable to steer the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper intermediate steering shaft may not have been properly repaired during a prior recall service, potentially causing steering problems.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the upper intermediate steering shaft and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel rail shield is missing from the engine. In a frontal crash, the engine may bend or rupture fuel lines without this shield, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Executive Coach will provide a shield kit and installation instructions. A repair facility of your choice will install it free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
