Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2006 Lincoln Mark.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Pedal And Linkage problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems |
: the contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brake was applied on the vehicle. However, the vehicle accelerated, causing the vehicle to collide with a garage door, causing substantial damage to the door. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. The contact expressed that the cause of the problem was that the brake pedal was too close to the accelerator pedal, causing inadvertent depression of the accelerator pedal when the brake was depressed.
The contact owns a 2006 Lincoln Mark lt. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and the engine fail safe mode warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The failures recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.
Brake line located next to steering column is so close the steering column rubbed and wore a hole into the brake line causing brake failure.