2002 Lincoln LS brakes complaints

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Brakes · 47,530 miles · TX · crash

In past month lincoln ls 2002 VIN [xxx] experienced two low-speed (less than 10 MPH) brake failures.one resulted in a minor accident.the first occurred approx. May 1, but no accident resulted.while I was attempting to stop at an intersection, brakes failed to hold and car rolled through a stop sign into the cross street.there was oncoming traffic but no accident resulted.I immediately had car evaluated by my personal mechanic and service dept at central ford in houston. Neither shop was able to diagnose and fix problem.on morning of may 31, my son was driving to his office in galveston when brakes again failed to hold during traffic stop.there was a minor accident when lincoln rear-ended another vehicle.lincoln was towed to repair shop in galveston even though the brakes appeared to function after the accident-police investigator did not believe lincoln was safe to operate given history of brake failure.there was minor damage to the front bumper of lincoln and also the back bumper of van that was rear-ended.on june 1 had lincoln towed from galveston to southwest lincoln in houston.again service shop has not been able to identify and correct root cause of brake failure incidents.service dept advised me they can find no problems with lincoln.I spoke with a senior service consultant at central ford.he said there is no history of brake failure with lincolns of this model type.I took lincoln again to southwest lincoln on monday morning and picked it up late tuesday afternoon for diagnosis and again the service shop has not been able to identify problem.inference is that I should be able to safely drive it, but the fail-to-brake incidents have convinced me that car is too dangerous to drive.I filed a complaint with lincoln and was told that it is up to the individual dealership to find problem and not lincoln's responsibility.I was told by the senior service advisor that as long as the brake failure can't be duplicated there is nothing more that can be done. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of inform

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 1,808 miles · CT

2002 lincoln ls exhibiting recurring brake system defects.*mr briefly, the warning lights for the brake system, anti-lock system and the advanced trac system illuminated under normal driving, which was followed by a hard brake with a severe pull to the side. The dealer found faulty ground wire caused a loss of battery voltage to the ABS module, however the problem recurred while driving, the warning lights illuminated on the dash board, the vehicle made a hard turn to the right and a hard braking force was applied, the consumer had great difficulty trying to keep the vehicle under control, minutes later the engine shut off by itself and then restarted by itself, the dealer replaced numerous parts, but the problem recurred. Also the cruise control failed to activate during normal highway driving.

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Brakes · FL

The accelerator pedal was too close to the brake pedal which made it difficult to drive at times. *nlm. *ak *cb

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · NY

While applying the brakes vehicle will stall without prior warning. Consumer had no power steering or brakes.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · PA

While driving at 20 MPH the vehicles brakes failed resulting in a vehicle crash in which the airbags did not deploy. Dealer notified.