On 3 occasions while applying brakes pedal will fail and go to floor, causing no brake power. Also, anti-lock brake light will come on. Consumer must reapply brakes in order to stop vehicle. Dealer stated to consumer that if light was not on when vehicle wa brought to dealer , they will not be able to determine cause. Vehicle has a computer that erased memory after it was turned off. Therefore, consumer will have to drive vehicle directly to dealer when ABS light was turned on. Had dealer inspect vehicle immediatley.
1993 Lincoln Town Car: ABS light or ABS activating
5 of the 176 complaints about the 1993 Lincoln Town Car describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
While traveling in cold weather 15-20 minutes consumer noticed ABS indicator light would flash on. When vehicle was shut off or cooling down indicator light would cut off. *ak the vehicle occasionaly makes a rumble noise once a day.
Abs brakes; brakes fail to respond to pedal travel. Please describe details.
Abs, brake failure replacement of pads, rotors, booster,calipers, front and rear, pulsate and pulls to left side. Tt
Abs, rotors on vehicle continue need to be replace, causing warping and corrosion. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material...
- Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use
- Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn
- Service brake pedal may have a slip / stick condition when the brake is applied
- Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
- Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Improper installation of the rear brake line at the point at which the extended brake line first bends and extends over the left rear wheel area of the frame. If not installed with sufficient clearance, chafing of the brake line can occur in an area adjacent to the rear floor pan.
- Risk
- The rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. Also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.
Recall number 95V133000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1993 Lincoln Town Car abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 1993 Lincoln Town Car?
5 of 176 owner complaints about the 1993 Lincoln Town Car (3%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Lincoln Town Car?
There is 1 recall and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Lincoln Town Car
Fire or smoke 43Adaptive cruise 13No deployment 5Brake failure 5
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