Driving at about 25 MPH turning onto an entrance ramp to the highway my car suddenly accelerated to speeds surpassing 85 and I could not make it stop. I tried stomping on the brakes and it first slowed the car but the acceleration overpowered them, I had to throw my car in neutral and turn it off completely to make my car stop.
1992 Lincoln Town Car acceleration problems
39 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control6
- Linkages2
- Cables1
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lincoln Town Car acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
- Risk
- This could result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑888‑222‑2751.
Recall number 07V336000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Fuel-fed fires
The fars data shows that the risk of fire from impact in all directions in the subject vehicles is the same as all other sedans.the subject vehicles are not over represented with respect to the risk of fire in real-world high-energy crashes.a further discussion of issues related to post crash fires in the subject vehicles is set out in the closing report for sq 01-014 and that report is in the docket for this petition.after reviewing the petition and its supporting materials, as well as information furnished by ford and gm, and information within the agency's possession from previous investigations and other related actions,the federal safety agency has concluded that futher investigation concerning post-crash fires in the subject vehicles is not likely to lead to a decision that the vehicles contain a safety defect.
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What 1992 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have not receive a notice about vehicle part of safety recall 99s15 nor 05s28 since removed 09/25/07 by hollywood ford, 4531 hollywood blvd, los angeles, ca. 90027(323) 663-9999.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. The vehicle caught fire while parked. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The ford dealer advised her to call owner connection and provide them with all the information relating to the fire. The dealer then stated that nothing could be done due to the extent of the damage. A police report was filed. The powertrain and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. The contact received a safety recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. In january of 2008, the dealer stated that they did not know when the part would be available. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 126,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. At that time, she did not take the vehicle to the dealer to have the switch deactivated or repaired. The vehicle caught fire and the wiring harness was destroyed. The dealer stated that the only thing they could do was deactivate the switch. The recall number was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 11/15/07
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lincoln town car. While driving between 25-45 MPH, the vehicle began smoking. Fifteen minutes after the vehicle had been parked, it caught fire. The vehicle was destroyed, the vehicle port was damaged, and the siding on the contact's home melted. Pictures are available of her home and the vehicle port. The vehicle was towed before she was able to take pictures. A fire report was filed. The contact received a safety recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.
1992 lincoln town car recall was received after the consumers vehicle was already destroyed . Customer states that she believes that ford should be responsible because they are the reason her car burned up.
Dt: the consumer states that their 1992 lincoln town car caught on fire and burned. This vehicle had been parked in the driveway. The fire started in the engine compartment on the front left at the vehicle speed control. There was a recall from the federal safety agency #99v124000; the owner never received the recall notice. The notice was dated may 19, 1999, this information was from ford, and the representative from ford did tell the owner that vehicle was included in the recall. The owners were unaware of the recall. The vehicle had been parked for 5 days. The cruise control had stopped working a week before the owner had left for vacation. The owner had planned on checking this after he returned. The owners were out of town when this happened. There is a fire investigation and report. The fire department did confirm that the fire started in the front left engine area. There were no prior problems with the electrical system before. The vehicle is a total lost. The fire department did not give the owners any other information on the report; they only give the reports to the insurance companies. The vehicle drove fine before the fire incident. The vehicle had all of its regular maintenance. There is no report, but the police was there. No injuries. There was other property damage to the landscaping, mobile home on the siding and canopy.*ak *nm
Dt: consumer states had a 1992 lincoln town car that burned on 03-24/2000 while parked in the driveway. The fire melted the garage inserts on the house. The consumer stated the fire seemed to start from underneath the steering wheel. The consumer sent ford pictures, the VIN and reported this to them. They said they would contact her, but never did. She finally contacted them ,and they told her that the car was not included in the recall because the vehicle was manufacturedin october 1992, and the recall was for the vehicles manufactured in november 1992.
Dt: the contact owns a 1992 ford lincoln town car that caught on fire. The fire marshall came, and said the fire was started from the cruise control. Ford denied any wrong doing. Has a report from the independent fire investigator.
Questions about the 1992 Lincoln Town Car acceleration
Does the 1992 Lincoln Town Car have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the acceleration of the 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Lincoln Town Car acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 07V336000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln Town Car have the most acceleration problems?
The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1997 (42 complaints), 1992 (39 complaints) and 1993 (37 complaints).
Other 1992 Lincoln Town Car problems
Electrical 72Engine 47Brakes 31Transmission 14Seats 12Suspension 12Visibility 12Airbags 10Fuel system 8Locks 6Body 4Lights 4Seat belts 4Steering 3Tires 2
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