1992 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems

31 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 31
of this car's complaints: 13%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
13
Foundation components: disc: rotor
6
Foundation components
6
Foundation components: disc: pads
3
Power assist: vacuum
2
Pedals and linkages
2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2
Supply: low pressure warning: switch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Lincoln Town Car brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Lincoln Town Car owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · NY

I own 2 1992 lincoln town cars. In the first week of oct.,2007, the brakes on both cars failed. The brake lines under the drivers seat area rusted through. My new lincoln has a ceramic coating. The lines are badly rusted all along the exposed area under the middle of the car.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · NJ

Dt: the contact stated that the brakes were not stopping the vehicle. This occured while driving at a low speeds of 20 MPH of less on 9-04-05. She reported this being the first time she had a brake problem. A month ago the ABS light came on so the consumer took the vehicle to dealer and they said there was no problem with the brakes. She did not hear any kind of noise when she applied the brakes. She then took vehicle to a service dealer and they told her to call the federal safety agency vehicle safety hot line. *ak

Filed Sep 30, 2002 · Brakes · AR

Consumer states when brakes are applied suddenly the brake pedal does not fully recover. Consumer has to recover brake pedal manually. Nlm also if the cruise control is set and the vehicle is going down a grade the brakes will set but will not recover by themselves.

Filed Sep 26, 2002 · Brakes · AR

Consumer states vehicle has excessive brake problems. Consumer also stated that when brakes are applied suddenly the pedal does not recover and has to be physically pulled back to operating position.

Filed Nov 5, 2001 · Brakes · NC · crash · 1 injury

Brakes are rough and slip when applied. The vehicle does not stop properly.

Filed Oct 12, 2001 · Brakes · FL

When applying brakes suddenly left front wheel will lock up. Also, couldn't drive vehicle over 45-50 MPH because front wheel. Abs light continously stayed on. Contacted dealer, and dealer has not remedied the problem.

Filed Jun 23, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · NC

I have never been notified of any recalls on this vehicle. The name and address on the title is no longer my last name or my address. How can I get t he recall repairs made, how can I find the recalls, and how can I get notices of recalls in the future? No safety defect listed in the summary.

Filed Apr 18, 2000 · Brakes · FL

Causes brake failure at all speeds and burning smell

Filed Feb 16, 2000 · Brakes · TX · fire

Brake pressure switch failed resulting in vehicle fire. Nlm

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Brakes · TX · crash

Anti- lock brakes failed, causing the ABS light to go on/off, vehicle collision dur to failure of the brakes. Consumer contacted dealer.

Questions about the 1992 Lincoln Town Car brakes

Does the 1992 Lincoln Town Car have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Lincoln Town Car, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Lincoln Town Car brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lincoln Town Car have bad brakes?

The Lincoln Town Car model years with the most brakes complaints are 1995 (52 complaints), 1991 (44 complaints) and 1997 (44 complaints).