NHTSA model-year recall report

2002 Lincoln Town Car Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Oct 6, 2015

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Lincoln Town Car average of 3.4 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Steering, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2002 Lincoln Town Car recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 15E082000

Steering

Manufacturer: Dorman Products, Inc.

Reported Oct 6, 2015

What is recalled

Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain model Dorman Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 7-0359, and OE Solutions Steering Shafts, part number 425-359, manufactured April 17, 2014, to September 28, 2015. These aftermarket replacement steering shafts are sold for use in 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car vehicles. These steering shafts may separate during operation if the integral fastener is loose or missing and if the interfacing vehicle shaft is compressed in length.

Safety consequence

If the shafts separate during vehicle operation, a loss of steering control would result, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dorman will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering shaft, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2015. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, option 5.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Lincoln Town Car model years

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2002 Lincoln Town Car recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Lincoln Town Car have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2002 Lincoln Town Car. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2002 Lincoln Town Car?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology