Vehicle recall 10V638000 · December 9, 2010

2008-2011 Lincoln Town Car

The fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Executive coach is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lincoln town car limousines. The fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. In a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield is not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel.
Consequence: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 1, 2010. Owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272.
Notes: Executive coach safety recall no. FR5010.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 10V638000
Reported to NHTSA: December 9, 2010
Filed by: EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS
Manufacturer campaign: FR5010
Owner notification: December 1, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 161
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 10V638000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Lincoln Town Car (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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