10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,333 miles

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problem #3

Dec 292004

Town Car 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
Known defect by Ford concerning 2000 Lincoln Town car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. This defects creates an environment and condition of hazard and danger to assigned operator of vehicle. Known defect by Ford manufacturer is documented by service by service alerts. Ford is negligent in not having a recall as this is a definite safety issue. Car stalls, shakes violently on freeway, falsely activiating ABS, traction control, shut off. The vehicle is endangering my life and others. Consumer are putting their life at risk and spending thousands on an issue that can be corrected and prevented by the manufacturer who is aware of the defect.

- Brownstown, MI, USA

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problem #2

May 312004

Town Car 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
The vehicle caught on fire and burnt up the garage while parked. The fire department and insurance inspector indicated that the fire originated from the driver side engine compartment. The component that caused the fire was undetermined but it was related to the electrical system. A fire report was filed.

- Brighton, TN, USA

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problem #1

Mar 132003

(reported on)

Town Car 8-cyl

  • miles
The vehicle speed control did not disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. The consumer had to press the off button on the steering column to turn off the speed control. The consumer believes this problem was related to faulty tail light wiring.

- Corydon, IN, USA

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