general problems of the 1997 Lincoln Town Car

The oil pan rusted through and caused all the oil to leak out onto the ground. The cruse control computer keeps causing the car to take off or not even work at all when u set it, when the car takes off after setting it the gas peddle goes all the way to the floor and it will not deactivate unless you shut the car off while driving.

The car was sitting in the driveway unattended with no key in the ignition when the fire started. It had been driven about 3 hours before with no problems. The fire inspector said the fire started under the hood on the left side but he was unable to say exactly what caused the fire. After checking on line it was discovered the car was on a recall list for the speed control switch which is located on the left side.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a safety recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. The dealer disconnected the vehicle speed control switch. In March of 2008, he received a letter stating that the parts were available. When he took his vehicle to the dealer for repair, the contact was informed that the parts were only coming in five at a time per week, and the vehicles would be serviced on a first come, first serve basis. He was informed to call each Monday morning to find out if they have the parts. There had been no failure to date. The recall number and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The vehicle speed control recall notice stated that parts are now available to perform the necessary repairs to your vehicle. On 3/14/08 and 3/17/08 the dealer stated that they have no idea when the parts will be available. The dealer did not disconnect the vehicle speed control switch. There are no failures at this time. The current mileage was 59,000. Rk updated04/03/08.

(recall 05s28: speed control) called dealer after notification (August 2007) was told their was no parts. Wait until December 2007. Called dealer12/13/07 no parts available . I was referred to fords 800 392 Ford was told to wait until March 2008. This is crazy why are we left behind. I was told their was not one to be had. Please do not disregard this message if this is not the correct place to report please send link or address. I think Ford needs to keep its promises as stated in there notice although I original thought the " parts will become available in the 4th quarter of 2007" was outrageous as stated in the notice.

Approximately 1 year ago I received a letter pertaining to the recall of my Lincoln # concerning the speed control deactivation switch ( scds) upon receiving the letter I immediately contacted cooper Ford in clinton s. C to schedule the repair, I was told by katie , a service manager "they would put me on the list" this was the last quarter of last year oct Nov time frame. Upon not hearing anything from the dealership in Mar 08 I called again, a service manager brian, told me I was still on the list. I have not been contacted by the dealership since.

Ford recall #05s28 on our 1997 Lincoln Town Car executive was issued over 5 months ago. We complied with the request to have the speed control modified, and was told we would be notified when parts were available. We have checked several times and still they are not in stock. This is totally unacceptable as a response from a reputable us manufacturer. Ford seems to be dragging their feet on this safety issue [is this a reason buyers are reluctant to buy and own us made products] ???. We are fast losing faith in the quality and concern displayed by Ford.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. He received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign 07v336000) in September 2007. The dealer disconnected the vehicle speed control and stated that the parts would be available in the fourth quarter. The manufacturer could not provide a date when the part would be available. As of December 5, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 100,000 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 01-10-08. Updated 12/31/07.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a Ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control. The speed control was disconnected in September of 2007. He called Ford five or six times and they placed him on hold and never returned. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 142,300. Updated 03-04-08.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a safety recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. As of January 2008, Ford does not know when the part will be available. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 62,300.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a Ford safety recall notice for the vehicle speed control in August of 2007. The contact had the switch disconnected at that time. He has been informed every month thereafter that the part would be available the following month. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 106,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a safety recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. He spoke with the dealer and Ford motor company in January of 2008 and they could not inform him when the part would be available. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 94,644. Updated 3/4/08.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. He received a safety recall notification in September 2007 for the vehicle speed control (NHTSA campaign id #07v336000). The dealer disconnected the vehicle speed control in August of 2007 and stated that the part would be available in October. As of January 2, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current mileage was 114,957 and there had been no failure to date. Updated 01/29/08 the consumer stated still waiting to have vehicle recall performed. Updated 01/29/08.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) in August of 2007. He had the switch disconnected and was informed that the part would be available in November. When November arrived, the contact was informed that the part would be unavailable until March of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 130,000.

: the contact stated while braking the vehicle accelerated without warning. This incident resulted in accidents on two separate occasions. One accident occurred in June of 2005 while in traffic. The other accident occurred in August of 2006 resulting in the vehilcle driving through the garage. A police report was taken at the scene of the first incident. The service dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. During each accident the air bags did not deploy. There was also no air bag light illuminated prior to each incident.

When taking off, engine will completely shut out, has to restart. Dealer resetting computer. Consumer states engine now lunges forward when coming to a stop. Bad odor coming from air conditioner, happens more often in hot weather.

1997 Lincoln Town Car with speed control recall. Consumer states that the dealer failed to mention that they did not have the parts for the repair and he left the vehicle there all day. When he came to pick it they informed him about the parts.

1997 Lincoln Town Car with recall parts not available. Consumer states that the parts are still not available for the repair and the recall was received 5 months ago. He states there is a fire risk for this recall. Vehicle speed control recall # 07v336000.

1997 Lincoln Town Car with speed control recall. Consumer states that the dealer told him that the parts will probably not be available until April of 2008.