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2000 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems

14 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 30,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
13%
typical mileage
30,000
crashes
6
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    6
  • Foundation components: master cylinder
    1
  • Foundation components: disc: pads
    1
  • Foundation components
    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

19901995200020052011

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2000 Lincoln Town Car owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 16, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · NC

I've replaced brake wires on my 2000 Lincoln executive series 5-6 times out keeps burning out wire by brakes light switch. Tried relay kit brakes worked for one day but no brake lights again since I first bought this car I've in multiple occasions replaced this problem in the past 4-5 years no one seen to know what the main issue is

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Brakes, Steering · 258 miles · GA

Steering, wheels shaft

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 65,000 miles · CO · crash

2000 lincoln town car. When pulling into a parking place, the car kept going forward, over the 4' retaining wall, and into an industrial building approximately 6' away. The car was totaled, and there was damage to the building. Fortunately, the building stopped the car. Part of the damage happened when the tow truck pulled the car out of the building. Driver was only slightly hurt on the lower arms which hit against the steering wheel.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Brakes · 45,000 miles · NJ

When it rains and I am stepping on the brakes while driving my wife's 2000 lincoln town car, the car veers to the right. Ford has not published any technical service bulletins or recalled the brakes, however, the ford hotline advises is mechanics to put on ford premium brakes. I had on motorcraft brakes which are also sold by ford.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 30,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH vehcile was in an head on collision due to brake failure. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.

Filed Jun 12, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 30,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

While driving at 45 MPH vehicle experienced brake failure, which resulted in an accident, and none of the air bags deployed.

Filed Mar 20, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash

Nar 03-24-2003 mr. When the consumer hit the brakes, the vehicle veered to the left and the pedal would go down low. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on several occasions and because the problem was never fix, the consumer was involved in a collision due to the brakes failing when the consumer needed to come to a stop. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer after the repair were made, but they were unable to find a problem, however on 7/10/02 the consumer wife was unable to stop the vehicle and rear ended a truck and the air bags did not deploy.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash · 4 injuries

Brake failure. First time I was able to stop. My husband next drove the car and could not find any fault with brakes. The car was driven to new orleans with no other problems except it had a tendency to hydroplane during a heavy rain. Several days later he was preparing to make a left turn at an intersection. The brakes failed to hold and he bumped the car ahead which hit another which hit another. No injuries but damage to two of the vehicles. Car was returned to superior lincoln to have the brakes checked and to have rear bumper repaired. They had to replace the rear plastic bumper and stated that they could not find any problems with the brakes. We picked up the car on 8/14/01 and after testing the brakes while driving home everything seemed o.k. That night while driving from a 4th floor parking garage the brakes failed completly and we headon crashed into a concrete block wall. There were 4 people in the car (all had their seat belts fastened) and all sustained bruises and contusions. Fortunatly there were no broken bones but we are still nursing various aches and pains. The 2 people in the rear seat suffered from wiplash and seat belt bruises and sore chests. One thing that worked was the front air bags that saved my wife and I from any further injury.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · FL

Brake pedal will fade out and not hold, consumer has to pump brake to get vehicle to stop, took vehicle to dealer and the master cylinder was replaced however, the same day problem reoccurred, while on the highway consumer stepped on brakes and pedal went to the floor, consumer had to pump brakes again.*ak consumer states brakes needs to be pumped while driving on the highway, consumer was informed by a ford specialist that the fade was normal for this vehicle,also the mass airflow sensor was replaced, the windshield wipers/washers were replaced,the windshield was also replaced, and the engine head gaskets were replaced.

Filed May 10, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · CO

Consumer was going 75mph set on cruise control, when approaching a curve conusmer applied brakes to slow down,and as brake pedal was pressed it speeded up vehicle. Consumer was coached from limousine service on a 2- way radio how to control vehicle. Consumer turned cruise control switch off, and vehicle returned to normal drive. Pressing brakes, it sent wrong signal and engaged cruise control.

Questions about the 2000 Lincoln Town Car brakes

Does the 2000 Lincoln Town Car have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Lincoln Town Car, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 30,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 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).

Other 2000 Lincoln Town Car problems

Electrical 18Airbags 17Engine 14Suspension 10Acceleration 9Visibility 9Lights 7Steering 7Body 5Seat belts 5Fuel system 3Tires 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 2Locks 1Seats 1Transmission 1

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