Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while turning left, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle then proceeded through traffic and crashed into another vehicle that was turning right but the contact's vehicle did not stop and proceeded to travel over a side walk. The contact was able to shift into neutral and shut the engine off to stop the vehicle from accelerating any further. The driver and passenger were both injured. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact returned the vehicle to the manufacturer as a trade-in. The failure and current mileage was 71,000. Updated 4/4/14*cn
2006 Lincoln Town Car acceleration complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car signature. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, he attempted to apply the brakes and his foot accidentally depressed the accelerator pedal as well. The vehicle lunged forward as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they were unable to assist him since they were not able to alter the design of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 67,000. Updated 6/7/12 *cn the consumer stated he hit another vehicle. The consumer did not stated if there was any property damage. He also stated the accelerator and brake pedals were too close together.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that when attempting to brake, his foot would sporadically slip off the brake pedal and onto the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or serviced. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.
I own a 2006 lincoln towncar. Recently, while attempting to come to a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. I was able to use the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. A week earlier my wife had the same thing occur . The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership at this time. The failure mileages was 43250.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. In addition, the contact stated when braking from low speeds, the vehicle felt as if it were gliding to a stop and stopping distance was increased. The dealer advised the failure was caused by the contact depressing both the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000 and the current mileage was approximately 31,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated when attempting to brake the vehicle would slightly accelerate forward until pressure was released and then reapplied to the brakes. He had been intermittently experiencing the braking problem since the purchase of the vehicle. The vehicle had been taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions. The dealer advised the contact was probably depressing both the accelerator and brake pedals simultaneously. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 34,000. Updated 11/05/10 *bf the consumer stated when he took the vehicle to the dealer, one of the mechanics noticed the vehicle was running exceptionally fast. He thought the consumer had his foot on the accelerator, but his foot was on the brake. The consumer stated the problem doesn't happen all the time. Updated 11/05/10
I own a 2006 lincoln town car, purchased new. Approximately once or twice per year the vehicle will try to accelerate as I am braking for a red light or a stop sign. Placing transmission into neutral position seems to result in engine slowing down. Taken to lincoln-mercury dealership in 3/07 and 4/10. They can not duplicate the problem and they state that they can not explain what is causing this.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln towncar. While the contact was attempting to come to a stop the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning, the contact was able to use the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 42000. Updated *cn 04/26/10. The consumer stated the sudden acceleration has happened at least four times. Updated 04/30/10.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln towncar. Whenever the contact attempts to accelerate from a stop, he noticed that the vehicle will surge forward and the brakes will hesitate to engage. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the vehicle was working properly. The contact had noticed the failure since the day the vehicle was purchased. The current and failure mileages were 31000. Updated 06/15/10 *bf also, the power door locks on the left rear door did not work. At times it did work, but it made a loud griding noise when it did unlock. Updated 09/28/10
Consumer alleges brake application leading to engine revving. Vehicle moves forward. Consumer has had vehicle for 6 months and incident has occurred 12-14 times. Ran across intersection once because could not stop vehicle immediately. Consumer has had vehicle serviced at saffard lincoln mercury in md. 3110 automobile blvd silver spring md 20904. Dealer run computer test but could not duplicate incident. Consumer denies dual accel/brake pedal application.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle has accelerated on its own five times while driving 30 MPH. The first failure occurred on october 8, 2007. He placed the gear in neutral in order to slow the vehicle down and, on occasion, he would have to turn off the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and the diagnosis indicated failure codes for the powertrain, control module, and (the dec) electronic control. The dealer reprogrammed the powertrain control module; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on november 1, 2008. The dealer stated that they may be unable to correct the failure. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that they would call the dealer. The contact was informed that he would receive a call from the dealer. The failure mileage was 22,311 and current mileage was 32,390.
Vehicle speed control...sudden acceleration.
I was stopping at a stop sign, with my foot on the brake when the car suddenly accelerated to 2,500 rpms. I was able to stop the car with the brake and avoid hitting the car in front of me, but even after stopping the car it was still running at 2,500 rpms for another couple of seconds before then returning to idle at 500rpm. This happened two more times that day and it's very scary to say the least. Each time it happened I was braking the car (luckily) and was able to brake harder and stop the car. After stopping the car the engine was still racing for a few seconds.
The consumer experienced sudden acceleration while driving his 2005 lincoln town car. *nm the arbitrator concluded that the consumer foot was most likely on the brake and accelerator at the same time. The consumer disagreed with the findings.
2006 town car accelerated over 3000pm when it should not and failed to brake properly when in this mode. *ts ***nar***
I have a 2006 lincoln town car and I am experiencing a surge periodically when I come to a stop. It has happened (5) times in about a 3 month period. Today for an example I went to park my car at my bank and when I stopped and went to put it in park it surged over a concrete piece that was located in front of my car.
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