The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

    NHTSA #DP05005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: POST REAR END COLLISION FIRES

    NHTSA #SQ01014

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: FUEL-FED FIRES

    NHTSA #DP02007

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING

    NHTSA #EA99010

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  6. INVESTIGATION: FUEL SPIT BACK DURING REFUELING

    NHTSA #PE98052

    Status:
    CLOSED

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