Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2001 Lincoln Town Car

11 problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2001 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the 2001 Town Car.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 04/08/2017

The contact owns a 2001 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. The contact had to shut off the vehicle in order to stop. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred one other time and had to depress the brake pedal coming to a screeching stop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2005

I started the car and when I put it into reverse it suddenly accelerated and hit a number of objects including a small tree. I was finally able to turn the car off.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2003

Vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from park into reverse. Dealer has inspected the vehicle three times and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2002

The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the consumer attempted to back out of the driveway and struck a parked vehicle. This incident happened a day after the vehicle received a 5 thousand mile check up. The dealer could not duplicate. Refer to odi #8020090 mr scc.

5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2002

Consumer states was backing out of driveway. Put vehicle in reverse and car suddenly accelerated rearward across the street and collided w/another vehicle. Nlm. Consumer states the the exhaust pipe and muffler were replaced , the front and rear suspension was aligned.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2002

Vehicle was at a complete stop, there was sudden acceleration. Vehicle lurched forward. Had to slam on brakes, and put vehicle in neutral to stop.

7 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2002

Consumer states that the vehicle has experienced sudden acceleration on six occasions, the only way to get the vehicle to stop is by heavy brake pressure and turning off the ignition, on one occasion the rear wheels locked up.

8 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2001

Engine suddenly accelerated. Dealer has been contacted, but was unable to locate source of problem.

9 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2000

Had come to a complete stop. Was waiting to make a left turn, with foot on brakes, and vehicle started to race/rpms went up. Vehicle suddenly accelerated. Took to dealership the same day to have it checked. Was informed vehicle would need to be left for a few days to be test driven. Owner was provided a rental. Once vehicle was test driven, mechanic could not locate any problems with acceleration.

10 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The vehicle was placed in reverse and suddenly accelerated at top speed, the brake pedal was applied, but did not control it and damaged an empty vehicle. Mr scc.

11 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle.

Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	11
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Accelerator Pedal problems	4
Speed Control Linkage problems	1
Cruise Control problems	1