Two problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 1999 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 this vehicle was started up and shifted into drive it accelerated up to 40 mph on its own, resulting in an crash. The dealer has been contacted.
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |