One problem related to brake light on has been reported for the 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
When consumer is driving at any speed below 45mph there is a high pitch squealing sound coming from brakes whenever applied. If drifting backwards, tapping brakes very lightly the noise starts, and sometimes it won't. Consumer has experienced this problem since day of purchase. Called dealer and they looked at the vehicle , but no repairs.