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2000 Lincoln Town Car Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
10/24/08 NHTSA ID: 10026401
TSB ID: CSP 08B04

Ford/lincoln mercury: certain 1992-2001 model year crown victoria, grand marquis, and town car vehicles registered in the states of wisconsin and connecticut upgrade modifications for high speed rear impacts.
02/20/08 NHTSA ID: 10023943
TSB ID: 07212

Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10.
01/25/06 NHTSA ID: 10018959
TSB ID: 05N04

Extended coverage program 05n04 - extended coverage for composite intake manifold. this program is being provided as a settlement to a class action lawsuit. the terms of the settlement extend the coverage of the all-composite intake manif
01/12/06 NHTSA ID: 10018745
TSB ID: 041601

Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
01/06/05 NHTSA ID: 10011162
TSB ID: 031404

Engine misfire or running - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - wds cop kit diagnostic tips. to include various 2005 models. * ar this article 04161 supersedes tsb 03-14-04.
07/27/04 NHTSA ID: 10008319
TSB ID: 16380

Service cylinder head gasket for 4.6l applications.
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09/17/03 NHTSA ID: 10002780
TSB ID: 0398

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
12/06/02 NHTSA ID: 637773
TSB ID: 15893

Some vehicles may exhibit an inoperative engine cooling fan.
12/02/02 NHTSA ID: 637509
TSB ID: 15793

Some vehicles may exhibit a slight oil leak at the cylinder head to block joint.
04/19/02 NHTSA ID: 630628
TSB ID: 0222

Some vehicles may exhibit an intake manifold crossover (first runner) coolant seepage condition.
04/18/02 NHTSA ID: 630515
TSB ID: 01246

Engine oil system priming procedures, service tips for reports of premature engine failure.
04/11/02 NHTSA ID: 630001
TSB ID: 0214

Some engine assemblies with aluminum cylinder heads repaired in-vehile have been found to leak coolant and/or oil from the cylinder head gasket area.
02/26/02 NHTSA ID: 627927
TSB ID: 01205

Some vehicles may exhibit vacuum or air leaks in the intake manifold and / or engine system causing diagnostic trouble codes p0171 and or p0174.
02/25/02 NHTSA ID: 627791
TSB ID: 012114

Parts and procedure to reduce the potential of fuel tank punctures during rare and extremely high-speed rear impacts.
02/22/02 NHTSA ID: 627768
TSB ID: 012110

Some vehicles equipped with the romeo built 4.6l 2v engine may exhibit an engine oil leak or oil weepage from the cylinder head gasket at the right hand rear or the left hand front of the engine.
11/07/01 NHTSA ID: 624571
TSB ID: 15158

Some vehicles may exhibit a fead belt jump-off toss. *yh
10/23/01 NHTSA ID: 622816
TSB ID: 15004

Some vehicles may exhibit a yellow four wheel anti-lock brake system (4wabs) lamp illuminated and may also exhibit diagnostic trouble codes b1342, b1676, c1095.
07/24/01 NHTSA ID: 620304
TSB ID: 14181

Vehicles built up to december of 1999 may exhibit a clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving over speed bumps. this may be caused by the fill-limiting valve inside the fuel tank.
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07/19/01 NHTSA ID: 620174
TSB ID: 01M02

Some of the composite intake manifolds used on 4.6l sohc engines may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct. this condition could result in engine coolant leakage which, if not serviced, may cause engine overheating. compl
05/31/01 NHTSA ID: 619445
TSB ID: 01M02

Owner notification program regarding additional coverage on certain 4.6l sohc intake manifolds. some of the composite intake manifolds may develop fatigue cracks at the coolant crossover duct.
05/30/01 NHTSA ID: 619424
TSB ID: 0147

Subject regarding engine oil recommendations for use in 2001 vehicles - sae 5w-20 motor oil.
05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619311
TSB ID: 14807

Some vehicles may exhibit a hoot noise at idle coming from the induction system. possible additional symptoms may include diagnostic trouble code p1506 and a higher than normal idle.
05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619299
TSB ID: 14862

Information on replacing fuel tank strap bolts.
05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619315
TSB ID: 14821

Some vehicles equipped with 4.6l romeo engine may exhibit an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area.
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05/23/01 NHTSA ID: 619335
TSB ID: 14864

Subject regarding certain vehicles with 4.6l romeo engines exhibiting an oil leak from the cylinder head gasket area.
04/16/01 NHTSA ID: 618547
TSB ID: 00214

Information regarding revised engine mounts for severe duty vehicles. *jb
04/03/01 NHTSA ID: 618063
TSB ID: 0111

On some vehicles, the engine mounts may not exhibit satisfactory durability under severe operating conditions that may be encountered by police, taxi or limo / livery vehicles such as extended idling at high ambient temperatures. *
04/03/01 NHTSA ID: 618046
TSB ID: 99B09

Subject pertaining to cosmetic cracks in frame at the rear upper control arm access opening when subjected to severe duty operating conditions. *jb
04/03/01 NHTSA ID: 618044
TSB ID: 00B60

On some vehicles the rear suspension upper control arm brackets on the frame may develop minor cracks when subjected to severe duty service. *jb
09/20/00 NHTSA ID: 613882
TSB ID: 14181

Concerns with fuel tank thump.
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07/26/00 NHTSA ID: 613628
TSB ID: 8269

Information regarding passive anti-theft system (pats) transceiver wiring may be broken due to improper wire routing and / or a misplacement of the connector near the base of the steering column. **mr
06/07/00 NHTSA ID: 612278
TSB ID: 8077

Some vehicles may exhibit any of p0350 through p0358 coil diagnostic trouble codes, check engine light on and rough idle under cold start conditions.
07/23/04 Engine NHTSA ID: 10008264
TSB ID: 17871

Multiple driveability concerns under acceleration caused by ignition coil.
02/22/02 Engine NHTSA ID: 627774
TSB ID: 012113

Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control
06/12/00 Engine NHTSA ID: 612781
TSB ID: 8382

Some vehicles may exhibit a miss, buck / jerk, surge in the ignition coil / spark plug boot.
04/28/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10014086
TSB ID: 042107

General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
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04/15/05 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10013369
TSB ID: 04217

General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
08/05/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008569
TSB ID: 17810

Transmission failure where there is a large amount of metal or debris in the pan.
07/26/04 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10008279
TSB ID: 03261

New service part - number 5 needle bearing and race kit - 4r70w transmission - service tip.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 636052
TSB ID: 0258

Inoperative or inacurrate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminatd, and / or diagnostic trouble code p1635 or p1639.
11/04/02 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 635994
TSB ID: 02136

On some vehicles, the brake shift interlock may be inoperative, now allowing the operator to move the shift lever from the park position. stop lamp operation may also be affected.
11/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 625715
TSB ID: 01181

Brake shift interlock.*jb
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09/05/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 620988
TSB ID: 01137

Some vehicles equipped with a 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift event.
07/19/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 620183
TSB ID: 14918

This bulletin states that on some vehicles (including 2002 blackwood) a battery disconnect or parameter reset is required during powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster (vic / hec / icm) replacement.
05/30/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 619437
TSB ID: 0158

Some vehicles equipped with the 4r70w automatic transmission may exhibit a ticking or clicking type noise in first gear.
04/16/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 618529
TSB ID: 00142

Inoperative or inaccurate speedometer, 4x4 lamp illuminated and / or diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p1635 or p1639 present after a powertrain control module (pcm) or instrument cluster replacement. *jb
03/05/01 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 616522
TSB ID: 002310

Subject regarding contamination from prior transmission concerns or excess wear may be trapped in the transmission fluid cooling system.
04/27/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10014062
TSB ID: 04189

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
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04/08/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013116
TSB ID: 04174

Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series.
04/07/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10013060
TSB ID: 02208

Climate control a/c service tech tips. *eh
01/04/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011159
TSB ID: 041514

Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
09/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10009321
TSB ID: 031501

Inoperative electric rear window defroster (heated backlite) grid lines, integral antenna concerns.
08/05/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008573
TSB ID: 17828

Various intermittent/constant electrical concerns.
07/23/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10008231
TSB ID: 17730

Dashes displayed instead of an odometer reading - no communication with the anti-lock brake system (abs) module.
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01/14/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004886
TSB ID: 03203

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457 or p1442 or a check fuel cap lamp illuminated with dtc p0457 for the evaporative emission system.
11/14/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004027
TSB ID: 03181

Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips.
09/08/03 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10002595
TSB ID: 16877

Front door glass that moves slowly or binds - glass stops 1/2 way down.
12/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 637800
TSB ID: 15908

Air bag lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code b1994 or b1998 passenger side air bag resistance high.
12/06/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 637765
TSB ID: 15889

Some vehicles equipped with the electronic automatic temperature control (eatc) will not cycle the ai conditioner compressor when the floor mode is selected.
11/05/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 636065
TSB ID: 0245

Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines.
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02/22/02 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 627747
TSB ID: 01194

This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised mechanical hood lamp switch.
10/31/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 623944
TSB ID: 01156

Some vehicles may exhibit heater core leaks. *slc
05/23/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619328
TSB ID: 14844

Some vehicles may exhibit various intermittent / constant electrical system conditions.
05/22/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619266
TSB ID: 0162

Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank.
05/16/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 619147
TSB ID: 0125

Seat belt warning system - belt reminder function, operation and service tips.
04/16/01 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 618546
TSB ID: 00213

Subject regarding climate control - eatc - blower motor control service tips. *jb
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06/14/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612934
TSB ID: 13942

Concerns that the passive anti-theft system (pats) transceiver wiring may be broken due to improper wire routing and / or a misplacement of the connector near the base of the steering column.
06/12/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612713
TSB ID: 8269

Subject regarding passive anti-theft system (pats) installation caution: wires may break.
06/08/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612468
TSB ID: 13868

Information regarding heated backglass repair processes.
06/08/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612484
TSB ID: 7969

Factory installed moonroof may exhibit a booming or buffeting noise while traveling at speeds greater than 40 mph when the moonroof is open. this may inadequate moon roof wind deflector height.
06/07/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612342
TSB ID: 8190

Some vehicles may exhibit any of p0350 - p0358 coil (diagnostic trouble codes), check engine light, and rough idle.
06/07/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612332
TSB ID: 8157

Some vehicles may exhibit slow moving front power windows.
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06/07/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612316
TSB ID: 0031

Vehicles may experience the a/c blower motor inoperative. *mjs
06/07/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612318
TSB ID: 0032

Vehicles may experience air conditioning inaccurate ambient temperature displayed- vehicles equipped with eatc- continental and ls built through 10/15/99, all others built through 8/31/99. *mjs
06/07/00 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 612324
TSB ID: 8136

Subject pertaining to heated backglass repair processes.
12/15/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10018074
TSB ID: 0531

Customer satisfaction program 05b31 - information only. a possibility that during a high speed / high energy rear collision, certain components have an increased risk of puncturing the fuel tank on vehicles with limo prep package limo pack
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014138
TSB ID: 042421

Safety belt retraction speed.
04/28/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10014165
TSB ID: 04251

Aluminum corrosion - service tip.
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04/05/05 Other NHTSA ID: 10012954
TSB ID: 05310

Safety belt web stop button service. *eh
10/31/01 Other NHTSA ID: 623988
TSB ID: 01157

Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
08/07/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620413
TSB ID: 14310

Some vehicles may exhibit an incorrect p1729 (4x4 low switch) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) in continues memory.
07/20/01 Other NHTSA ID: 620221
TSB ID: 14907

Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak.
04/03/01 Other NHTSA ID: 618072
TSB ID: 0116

Some vehicles may produce a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated, rough idle, a check engine light, and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0350 - p0360 stored in memory.
06/12/00 Other NHTSA ID: 612808
TSB ID: 13783

Some vehicles built through 9-20-99 equipped with factory installed moonroof may exhibit a booming or buffeting noise while traveling at speeds greater that 40 mph when the moon is open. *mjs
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06/07/00 Other NHTSA ID: 612334
TSB ID: 8153

Subject pertaining to seat trim repairs / replacements.

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Lincoln Town Car TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.