10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
375 miles

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problem #8

Feb 192008

Town Car 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On the 2-19-2008 I was going to walmart, when I go to the frontage road and tried to stop the brakes go out. I went thur the stop sign, there were no car coming. I manage to park in the walmart parking lot. I put the emergency brake on. Went into the store, in about two minute there was a page for the owner of a black Lincoln Town car to come to the front deck. My car was on fire. It was burning under the hood on the driverside. When the fire department arrived everything under the hood was burn up. The fire started from the mastercylinder. It a total lose..

- Wiggins, MS, USA

problem #7

Feb 202004

Town Car 8-cyl

  • 3,000 miles
Consumer complained about an ABS brake problem. The brakes pulsated, and it occurred every 3,000 miles.

- Seabrook, NH, USA

problem #6

Mar 281999

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle would vibrate under dash when making a right turn and applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and unble to fix problem.

- Yadkinville, NC, USA

problem #5

Jan 012000

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle will lose all electrical functions due to a short. Dealer had vehicle 3-4 months, but could not determine cause. Vehicle has had multiple problems. Out side door panel came off. Brakes are spongy. Windshield failed. Seat malfunctions. Dash lithts and stereo failed at diffeerent times.

- Circleville, OH, USA

problem #4

Jun 162000

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer had vehicle in the shop for several times for transmission/ air conditioner, and brakes. Rotor were turned, and when applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic stated defective pads affected rotors, and rotors had to be replaced.

- Valley Center, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 191999

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked with engine off. When started, vehicle went approximately 10-14 feet. Attempted to make a U-turn, and put foot on brake pedal, but there were no brakes. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Put vehicle in park and it continued to travel and hit a parked car in the rear, but continued to travel. Finally vehicle was turned off and it stopped. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Drive rsustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.

- Carteret, NJ, USA

problem #2

Dec 011999

Town Car

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes on slick surface, right front wheel will lock up and pull the vehicle to the right. This has happened during normal stopping. Also, pedal has to be pushed further down. Since then brakes locked up several times on slick roads/two-lane roads.

- Tullahoma, TN, USA

problem #1

Aug 311999

Town Car

  • miles
While driving at 10 mph and makig a left turn an emergency situation occurred that called on the brakes and they failed. When applied, the pedal went straight to the floor, vehicle then kept going and struck a parked vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

- Philladelphia, PA, USA