Five problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer complained about an abs brake problem. The brakes pulsated , and it occurred every 3,000 miles.
While driving vehicle will lose all electrical functions due to a short. Dealer had vehicle 3-4 months, but could not determine cause . Vehicle has had multiple problems. Out side door panel came off. Brakes are spongy. Windshield failed. Seat malfunctions. Dash lithts and stereo failed at diffeerent times.
Vehicle was parked with engine off. When started, vehicle went approximately 10-14 feet. Attempted to make a u-turn, and put foot on brake pedal, but there were no brakes. Vehicle accelerated out of control. Put vehicle in park and it continued to travel and hit a parked car in the rear, but continued to travel. Finally vehicle was turned off and it stopped. Upon impact , air bags failed to deploy. Drive rsustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.
When applying brakes on slick surface, right front wheel will lock up and pull the vehicle to the right. This has happened during normal stopping. Also, pedal has to be pushed further down. Since then brakes locked up several times on slick roads/two-lane roads.
Vehicle would vibrate under dash when making a right turn and applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on four occasions, and unble to fix problem.