Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2002 Lincoln Town Car

Four problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 2002 Lincoln Town Car. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Lincoln Town Car based on all problems reported for the 2002 Town Car.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2004

Gas pedal went to the floor and accelerated at a high rate. Vehicle was involved in an accident due to problems with the accelerator pedal and high rate acceleration.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2003

The spacing between the brake pedal and gas pedal is too close. Driver's foot gets caught between the pedals when changing from one pedal to the other. This resulted in vehicle crashing into another vehicle while pulling into a parking space due to faiilure to use brake pedal.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/25/2002

When starting vehicle and putting foot on gas pedal vehicle will take off like a rocket. Please provide any furhter information.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2002

Brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close together. Consumer states that when pushing down on the brake pedal, the side of his foot hits the accelerator and the car may move forward. Consumer has had two close calls. Consumer is concerned with the design, to prevent touching the pedal.


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