Interior - Driver/Pass. Power Seat Binding/Grinding
TSB 05-21-1210/31/05
DRIVER OR PASSENGER POWER SEAT BINDING -
GRINDING OR CLICKING NOISE DURING POWER
SEAT OPERATION
LINCOLN:
2001-2005 Town Car
ISSUE
Some 2001-2005 Town Cars may exhibit a power seat binding during forward or reverse operation. There may also be a grinding or clicking noise heard from the seat track area during power seat operation. These symptoms may be caused by power seat track motor/transmission gear failure.
ACTION
Replace the power seat track motor/transmission assembly on the affected seat referring to procedure in Workshop Manual Section 501-10 (Front Seat Track Motor).
NOTE
IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE MEMORY SEAT OPTION IT WILL REQUIRE A UNIQUE PART (SEE PART LIST). VEHICLES WITH MEMORY SEAT ALSO REQUIRE CALIBRATION OF THE REPLACEMENT SEAT TRACK MOTOR BY CYCLING THE DRIVER SEAT IN ITS FULL RANGE OF TRAVEL IN ALL DIRECTIONS.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
052112A 2001-2005 Town Car: 1.7 Hrs.
Replace The Power Seat
Track Motor/Transmission
Assembly: One Seat (Do
not use with 14547A,
14547AT)
052112B 2001-2005 Town Car: 2.9 Hrs.
Replace The Power Seat
Track Motor/Transmission
Assembly: Both Seats (Do
not use with 14547A,
14547AT)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14547 01
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