Tl* the contact owns a 1991 lincoln town car. The contact stated that due to a brake failure, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,682.
1991 Lincoln Town Car: brake failure
7 of the 155 complaints about the 1991 Lincoln Town Car describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
The gromet broke on cables for transmission. One cable fell behind throttle body & caused throttle to become wide open & vehicle accelerated. Also, brakes froze. Had no brakes at all. Had control of vehicle. Taking vehicle to dealer. *ak
Anti lock brakes failed several times.
Consumer stopped to get ticket form parking machine, then heard grinding metal noises as he tried to move away. He then noticed that the vehicle was not headed in the direction he was steering. He pulled over and waited for tow truck. Tow truck driver said that the tie rod was dragging underneath. When t/t driver was pulling vehicle onto truck the left wheel dragged side ways. The dealer later told him that it was also the right side clamps that came off, causing the problem. *ak vehicle experienced wiring problems. Air conditioner did not work properly. Emergency brake failed. Radio failed.
While driving at 70 MPH, brakes constantly vibrate due to ABS brake failure.
When pressing on the brakes pedal goes to the floor, sometimes car stops quickly, doesnt slow down.
Abs, brake failure of the hydro booster pump which causes wheels to drag and the brakes to lock up.*ak rotors have been replaced three times.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
- Roughness concern during brake application
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Lincoln Town Car brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1991 Lincoln Town Car?
7 of 155 owner complaints about the 1991 Lincoln Town Car (5%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Lincoln Town Car?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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