When brakes are applied the vehicle pulls violently to the left causing driver to lose control. The brake warning light never illuminates.
1991 Lincoln Town Car brakes complaints
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Anti lock brakes lock up and grab continuously.
After putting vehicle into the drive gear, the throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed, resulting in an accident. Applied brakes, but they did not stop the vehicle from accelerating.
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.
When brakes are applied the vehicle jumps and warps. The owner had the brakes turned, and replaced the rotors and the brake pads and shoes. The dealer has not been able to find the problem.
Consumer state upon applying force to the brake pedal the brakes do not release, causing the brakes to lock up. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
While driving at 70 MPH, brakes constantly vibrate due to ABS brake failure.
Alarm trunk sensor shorted, causing horn to fail.
Vacuum booster canister worn out, causing brakes to lock up.
Owner has ABS brakes, he states that while driving his vehicle all four wheels locked up, also pedal would not release until brakes were pumped 3-4 times then they released.
Brake power booster replaced.
When pressing on the brakes pedal goes to the floor, sometimes car stops quickly, doesnt slow down.
Antilock brakes lock up intermittently.
Brake rotors warped.
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.
Vehicle was parked, put into reverse, vehicle went into open throttle position, rpms unknown, to stop vehicle applied brakes rear hard.
Brake vacuum booster failed.
Failure of the brake pedal, when you apply force to the brake pedal the brake pedal stay in the down position.
Abs braking sytem failed with brake pedal stuck on the floor, due to defective brake booster issued by car mfr by tsb format.
Front disc rotors warp, causing difficulty stopping vehicle.
Brakes were sticking, overheated and caught fire. Tt
Front brakes pulsate when braking at low speeds.
When auto was started and was engaged in reverse the engine began to accelerate at high speed-consumer was unable to stop auto w/brakes causing an auto accident. Dealer replaced iac and gasket and cleaned throttle body.
The brakes lock up while driving the vehicle. Tt
Brakes are sticking-the front booster must be replaced. Tt
Left rear tail light failed.
The ABS system has failed. When you press on the brake pedal the pedal is hard and will not stop the car. Everytime the car hits a bump the ABS light comes on.
The power booster when out. Tt
In dealers (11) times for brake service changing other components. Description, brakes heat up which results in lock up/slowing down. Please describe details.
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