Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the brake pedal was stiff when depressed. The brake lines were replaced three times by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. Furthermore, the steering wheel had to be maneuvered in either direction to prevent it from seizing. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15e082000 (steering), 96v135000 (steering), 98v001000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01v318000 (air bags), and 95e006002 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failures listed in the recall campaigns. Liberty ford lincoln canton (423 tuscarawas st w, canton, oh 44702) and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls to provide a remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
1995 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems
52 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 95,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 52
- of this car's complaints
- 32%
- typical mileage
- 95,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip31
- Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings6
- Foundation components4
- Foundation components: master cylinder3
- Foundation components: disc: rotor3
- Power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Pedals and linkages2
- Foundation components: disc2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lincoln Town Car brakes problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Lincoln Town Car brakes
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Rear brake line failure
In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi?s analysis showed higher complaint and warranty rates related to rear brake line failures in this population than in other subject vehicles and peer mid-sized passenger cars that were evaluated during the investigation.vehicles involved in ford?s program will have the rear brake lines inspected for contact with the floor pan stiffing rib.if there is contact, but no abrasion or leakage, the brake lines will be repositioned.if there is abrasion or a leak is evident the brake line will be repaired.if necessary, both of the rear brake lines will be replaced. Though ford does not admit to a safety-defect in the subject components, odi believes that the facts in this investigation show otherwise because the insufficient clearance in the routing of those brake lines may result in leaks in those lines that may result in increased stopping distances.odi is designating the campaign a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 05v‑086).because of the low rates of brake line failures in the remaining subject vehicles, a safety-related defect has not been identified in those populations and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists in those vehicles.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA03012
Rear brake line failure
Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population.
RQ03004
What 1995 Lincoln Town Car owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. The contact noticed a pool of fluid under the vehicle while idling. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the brake lines were leaking fluid. While refueling the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 98i001000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 95v063000 (fuel system, gasoline) as possible causes of the failure due to similar failures. The failure mileage was 106,000.
The ball joint so my 1995 lincoln town car have fell off the lower controller arm is badly damaged and I get a lot of misfires in the engine is just a lot of stuff this wrong with it
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. The contact's mother attempted to place the vehicle into reverse and heard a popping noise. The vehicle accelerated backwards, although her foot was depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle eventually stopped after crashing into a guardrail and three people. The police impounded and inspected the vehicle, but found no failure. A police report was filed. A state farm representative inspected the vehicle and gave the contact's mother a ticket for careless driving. Her mother continued to stress that her foot was depressing the brake pedal the entire time. The current and failure mileages were approximately 127,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 lincoln town car. While driving 5 MPH or greater, the vehicle would not stop immediately when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the failure increased the stopping distance by twenty feet. The road conditions were clear. The dealer stated that the ABS terminal caused the failure. As of september 17, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 101,000 and current mileage was 103,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb updated 12/12/07
Intermittently when applying the brake at low speed of 20 MPH or less, it caused the vehicle to shimmy and extended stopping distance occurred. The vehicle has been to the dealer on several occasions. The dealer replaced the ABS senor module & cleaned the ABS sensor however the problem continued. Please provide any further information.
The hydraulic brake line rusted and as a result the brakes failed. *nm *sc
The rear brake lines have rusted all the way through. There is a recall for this particular vehicle. The manufacturer is aware of the problem, but informed the consumer that his VIN was not on the list.*ak the brake lines on both side failed at the same time due to the routing of the lines along the frame. The consumer believes this system is poorly designed. *ph
While driving the ABS failed. The consumer was braking when the pedal pushed back and the pedal went to the floor. As a result the vehicle was involved in an accident. The consumer had various brake components replaced but the system continued to fail. *ak *cb *nlm *ts
Consumer states that brake line is rusted. Dealer notified.
Questions about the 1995 Lincoln Town Car brakes
Does the 1995 Lincoln Town Car have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 52 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Lincoln Town Car, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1995 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 95,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Lincoln Town Car brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V133000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 1995 Lincoln Town Car problems
Suspension 23Electrical 21Acceleration 19Engine 16Steering 15Airbags 12Lights 12Transmission 12Fuel system 9Visibility 7Body 6Wheels 3Seat belts 2Tires 2Driver assistance 1
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