On-going / intermittent problem with wheels locking up while driving at low speed. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop, and nothing could be found. Can the federal safety agency provide additional information on this matter.
1992 Lincoln Town Car brakes complaints
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Automatic load leveler system air boots blew out and rubber burnt on the tailpipe the air compressor continued to cycle burning wires and causing fire. Mjs
Moon roof switch failed. Mjs
Vehicle was parked and suddenly burst into flames due to a brake line leak that was leaking fluid onto exhaust. Dealer has been contacted. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Brake booster failed prior to service recall.
Electrical wiring/fuses failed, causing power mirrors/ warning light, door alarm/tail lights/dash lights/radio to malfunction. In addition, transmission jumped in/out of gears, and cruise control would not, at times, release with the application of the brakes. Also, premature wear of front brake pads. Finally, when vehicle reaches a certain speed, usually between 60-70 MPH, there is a strong whistling sound that permeates the entire vehicle.
Brake rotors failed.
Abs brakes continually lock up after driving for even a brief period of time and hitting brake pedal to release them; also, replaced rotors/pads.
Brake booster failed prior to recall, the booster is the same one used on the ford truck pickups.
Abs booster failure.
Brakes failed upon first application, engine turned of and restarted, brakes worked.
When driving on wet pavement the vehicle ABS brakes lock up, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
Defective brake rotors affected shifting of gears; brakes metal to metal sound; when hot, caused caliper/brakes to stick; vehicle jerked; nearly caused accident
Brake problems. Please describe. Tt
Abs brakes; upon descending from mountain road or long slope, brake pedal fails to maintain pressure w/poor stopping ability. Please describe details. Tt
Brake system failure, front disc rotors were defective, replaced seven (7) different rotors. Tt
Continuious problem with brakes shuddering upon application.
Intermittent sudden acceleration and delayed deacceleration when taking foot off accelerator pedal.
When the brakes were applied, there was sound metalagainst metal, odor filled vehicle accompanied by smoke.
Vehicle shudders when braking.
Vehicle had ABS braking system lock-up,causing spin out, landing into a ditch and catching on fire. Tt
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