Automatic Transmission problems of the 1999 Lincoln Town Car

Three problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2005

The brake light switch failed in the consumer's 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The brake pedal felt spongy. The shifter could not be moved into drive or reverse. The cruise control would not deactivate when the consumer pressed the brake, it had to be turned off manually.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

The consumer's vehicle has required multiple repairs to include ball joint replacement, turned rotors and idler arm replacement. The vehicle only has 70000 miles. The cruise would not shut off without a near skid amount of braking, this would also occur because the shifter would not come out of the park position.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2000

Consumer had vehicle in the shop for several times for transmission/ air conditioner,and brakes. Rotor were turned, and when applying brakes pedal goes all the way to the floor . Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic stated defective pads affected rotors, and rotors had to be replaced.


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