Seven problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Accident 7/11/04 wife rear ended a Dodge dorango and totaled her Lincoln Town Car. She didn't see thr car stop in front of her quick enough when applying the brakes the car went in a nice straight line but did not have good braking . I found this to be true when driving this car myself . Now we have to pay the price of increased ins. And a bad mark . My wife has never had an accident but there is no room for this in the ins. World even though the car had a engineering problem as so recorded by mycarstats. Com and others. This car and Ford products were ===improved=== in 1999 or 2000 but of course there is no problem.
In wet weather above 40 mph the Town Car weaves erratically left and right upon touching brakes.
While applying the brakes in inclement weather, and driving at any speed, vehicle will pull to right. Dealer notified.
When it's raining brakes on vehicle do not work properly, vehicle will start to pull to left or right.
When brakes are applied, car pulls to left or right without warning.
Vehicle experienced problem with vibration when brakes were applied due to excessive warping of rotors. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing else could be done at this time. Vibration still present after replacing the rotors.
While driving on the highway about 50 mph in the rain, vehicle pulled to the left side when brakes were applied.