Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 2004 Lincoln Town Car

On September 11, 2004 while driving and approaching the stop sign at 10 mph consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. As result, consumer's vehicle was involved in a front collision, which damaged consumer's vehicle and the vehicle in front. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, and technician indicated to consumer that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.

Vehicle has very poor brakes. Pedal feel is very weak and spongy. Pedal free travel exceeds 4 inches from full release to full engagement. Pedal is 3/4 in. From floorboard when fully engaged. Even on partial engagement the brake pedal is closer to the floorboard than the accelerator pedal. This creates a situation where the driver can be braking and accelerating at the same time. This happened one time at freeway speed. Car has been to dealership 3 times for brake issues and other problems. Dealer states brake function is normal. Dealer also told me not operate vehicle with adjustable pedals in full forward position. Vehicle problems currently subject of arbitration with dispute settlement board in waukesha,WI. Current vehicle mileage 2,347.

When gas pedal was tapped to pull up into a parking space vehicle accelerated at a high speed. When this occurred brake pedal was depressed to slow and stop the vehicle, but it locked up and failed. This resulted in vehicle going over an embankment, down a 5 foot hill, and crashing into a tree. Prior to this incident, twice when making a right turn the brakes locked up. Dealership claimed they couldn't find anything wrong withthe vehicle.