I have a 1997 lincoln town car the two brake lines that run to the back brakes rusted out, and I lost my stopping power. This should have never happen. Your life depends on them. I had new ones put in at my expense. Can you think that they would put cheap lines in the lincoln that coast 35000 dollars. They did.
1997 Lincoln Town Car brakes complaints
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Consumer complained about a brake line problem. There is insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly. This has caused excessive wear to the brake lne resulting in loss of brake fluid and and increasing the braking distance. *ak *bf
The vehicle was pulling out of the garage when all of a sudden all the brake fluid spilled, causing the brakes not operate. Taken to dealer for repairs.
Abs brake system failed. Consumer took the vehicle to a local ford dealership where it was discovered that one of the connectors had to be replaced on each wheel and one on the master cylinder.
1997 linclon town car rear brake line failure due to corrosion. Vehicle is now in repair shop.
1. The ABS lamp remained on and my cost was nearly 1000.00 to diagnose a faulty module,and have it replaced. The lincoln towncar is a 97 with only 73k miles. 2. There is a suspension noise in the front driver side which I was told would cost nearly 600 dollars because they have to break the seal to access the area and that it is not a simple lubricatiion job. 3. I have seen several recalls associated with the ABS and front suspensions yet I have never received any by mail.
Brake line from front of car to rear either rusted through or rubbed against another part of the car to create a hole in the brake line. Dealer estimated cost to repair-$3000.00!!*ak referenced in rq03-004
While driving on sunday, went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor - also noticed the brake light came on. Checked the fluid and found it almost gone. Took the car to the dealer on monday and was told the brake lines were rusted and needed replacing. Was also told my ford extended warranty would not cover the problem since it was caused by rust/corrosion. *nlm referenced in rq03-004
While driving the vehicle's brake line failed which resulted in the consumer vehicle rear ending another vehicle. The dealer was notified. *nlm referenced in rq03-004
When brakes was applied the vehicle failed to stop. The owner had the brakes checked out which informed him the brake line had rusted and allowed brake fluid to leak out. Please describe details. *mr referenced in rq03-004
Consumer states that when trying to apply the brakes they can hear a loud noise and the brake pedal will go to the floor causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified. Nlm
Owner attempted to pull out onto a major road and brake pedal descended to floor. Owner noticed that all fluid had run out onto the ground. A steel brake line that ran parallel with gas line had rusted through. *ak *yh referenced in rq03-004
Consumer states the battery was replaced.
While driving, consumer went to apply brakes to stop and brake pedal went to the floor, took vehicle to dealer and was informed brake lines had corroded and needed replacing.*ak. Consumer aslo had the front brakes replaced.*slc referenced in rq03-004
During inspection, a repair shop determined that brake line had been rubbing against chassis, causing brake line to rupture. *ak consumer was informed of a recall regarding this, however it is for the limousine model only. *jb referenced in rq03-004
While driving between 10 and 15 MPH on wet pavement and making a turn, vehicle made a "clunking" noise, and ABS system locked up, causing vehicle to pull to the right and go off the road. There were no other vehicles involved in this incident, and there were no injuries. Dealership examined vehicle, and stated that ABS system had no problems, and this was considered to be normal operation. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak the windshield gasket is splitting on the right side of the glass, the front door wont open at times with the remote, the front edge of the vinyl top is coming loose. Nlm
Total loss of steering and brakes.
An extremely strong mildew odor is coming from the air conditioning unit, causing passengers to become ill. Dealer states odor is due to coil which is too tight around air conditioner, preventing water to escape, and causing mildew odor. *ak emergency brake shoes were replaced. Brakes squeal, dealer has replaced front brake pads, resurfaced rotors, lubed caliper slides, replaced rear brake pads, machined rear rotors, however brakes still squeal. Both rear wheels were covered with gear lube. Drivers shoulder belt would not retract at times, dealer replaced seat belt. Noise and thimping felt in steering when making turns, dealer lubed stops. Left front window inoperable, dealer replaced window regulater. Front roof welt loose and broken, dealer replaced. Front door pull trim missing. Blend doors inoperable, will not blow air through defrost vent. Ash tray will not close. Ac/heater emits a musty/moldy odor, the odor not only permeates the passenger, but is also in the trunk,there is no condensation being released by the AC, many things along with the moisture purge module have been replaced and problem still persists, system has been sanitized several times, AC max button does not work. Motor goes on 45 minutes after vehicle is turned off, this blows through the front defroster and steams up the front windshield. Door handle is inoperable. Vinyl trim at top of console is loose. Engine stalled at stops when cold, dealer replaced maf and fuel pump.
When brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Brake lines are on national back order. *ak referenced in rq03-004
Warped rotors cause vehicle to pulsate and shudder whenever the brakes are applied under load, from higher speeds and down hills. Nlm
Heavy brake pulsation required 5 complete brake jobs in 30000 mi, pulsation develops within 3000 mi after each repair. Appeals to president linc-mercury either go unanswered or brushed off with "that's normal" for lincolns, the pulsations cause me even to hestitate to apply the brakes, so it is very dangerous.
Brakes pad make noise, the rotor cause the vibration. Yh
Lower control arm broke, dropping vehicle to the ground, and consumer lost power steering. Also, while applying the brakes, brakes failed due to a broken brake line. *ak consumer stated carburetor is stuck causing engine to race at high RPM, intake manifold failed causing engine damage.
Steering wheel vibration during hard braking. Three different dealers have attempted to repair a total of 4 times: including turning rotors, replacing all rotors and all pads.
Abs system failed causing vehicle to spin out and tire blowout, loss of control resulting in accident ( no deployment of air bags during collision and seat belts did not restraint properly), injuries due to defects. Yh
Engine does not shut off completely. Mjs
Antilock brakes makes minor noise. Yh
The braking system has given problems for approximately the last 1000 miles or so. I have had the vehicle in for repair 3 times, and have complained to the service personnel that I have to stand on the pedal to stop. When the brakes are used for a while they tend to not stop the car, but rather let the car glide to a stop, and thus make it difficult to know how much distance to leave between myself and other vehicles, and pedestrians. I have come close on at least 5 occassions to either hitting other cars or pedestrians. The service personnel first said they replaced the brake pads, and that the rotors were warped. I then took it in again, and they replaced an ABS sensor, next time they said they could not find a problem. The problem is intermittent, and thus unpredictable, and potentially life threatening. The service technicians find problems part of the time, and at others they don't. The pedal will push completely upward at times, and in essence the vehicle coasts to a stop, and is dangerous.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal goes 1 inch to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Dealer cannot identify any problem. Please give any further details.
When applying the brakes, the steering wheel vibrates badly. This condition is worse when it is raining. The dealer not able to correct the problem. Please describe details.
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