1999-2000 Lincoln Continental recall: frontal

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 9, 2003. It covers about 43,459 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 43,459
reported: Apr 9, 2003
owners notified: Mar 31, 2003
related complaints: 25

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the driver and/or passenger side air bag could deploy as a result of underbody impacts near the sensors, such as those occurring from pieces of gravel or debris thrown from the wheels while the vehicle is being operated at moderate to high speed or being accelerated.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1‑800‑521‑4140.

Recall number 03V144000

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Continental 1999-2000 1999 2000

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about airbags problems.

1999 Lincoln Continental 2000 Lincoln Continental

Questions about recall 03V144000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Lincoln Continental frontal?

Yes. Recall 03V144000, reported on April 9, 2003, covers about 43,459 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V144000?

Dealers will recalibrate the air bag sensors. Owner notification began march 31, 2003. Owners may contact lincoln at 1‑800‑521‑4140.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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