general problems of the 2007 Lincoln Town Car

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver pressed the accelerator pedal the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration, causing the vehicle's speed to suddenly increase above 65 mph. The driver shifted the transmission to the neutral position, but the vehicle continued to increase speed. The driver then pressed the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to spin multiple times before crashing into a ditch. During the incident, no injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene, and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the nhts hotline. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Unintended/unexpected acceleration, even while brake pedal is pressed. Happens intermittently. Most scary time for me happened in publix parking lot at crosswalk for pedestrians. I thought I was going to hit the pedestrians. There are two drivers for this car and has happened to both of us. Just now, [xxx] around [xxx] it happened again when the other driver was driving out of subway parking lot near st. Johns river into right lane of 3 lanes of traffic near an intersection with a car tuning left right in front of us. Very scary and glad no collision. No, to dealer or independent service dealer question. No, to the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others question no, to the warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem question information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

When applying the brake to slow down on an exit ramp, the car unexpectedly accelerated despite the brake pedal being pressed hard. The driver was able to avoid a collision with a stopped vehicle in front by shifting the gear into neutral. The engine revved up for a couple a seconds, but returned to a normal rate of revolution with the gear still in neutral and the car practically stopped.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle lurched forward, accelerated, and almost crashed into another vehicle. The failure occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to diffee Ford Lincoln (1681 I-40, el reno, ok), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. While depressing the brake pedal at low speeds to come to a stop, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to shift from drive to neutral. The contact was unaware if any warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure as the contact was waiting to hear from a supervisor. The contact stated that he previously owned a 2005 Lincoln Town Car that had the same failure, but was also not diagnosed. The contact researched the failure online and did not find any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the driver side floor mat only had one hook that kept the floor mat secured to the carpet. The fluorinated would frequently become caught under the accelerator pedal, which the contact had to continue to release the fluorinated while driving. The dealer was contacted who stated the vehicle could be repaired but at the contacts expense. The contact believed the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 48,270.

Reference complaints 10327169, and 10326349. Lincoln 2007 Town Car why are these reports included in "interior systems"? they are clearly a safety issue that should be included under brakes and fuel system!! this model has the brake pedal and the fuel pedal connected together in a system that can raise or lower them together. . . It is probably this system that is at fault. In order to put in this feature it appears that they moved the gas pedal closer to the brake pedal and it is possible to apply both pedals together.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph down a ramp, he engaged the brakes and the vehicle abnormally accelerated. He continued to engage the brakes using both feet to avoid a potential crash. He was able to bring slow the vehicle down and drive onto an emergency lane. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times regarding the failure. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him back to the dealer where a monitor equipped with a kill switch was installed on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure did not persist and the monitor was removed from the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 46,500.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated abnormally at random intervals. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was advised that the failure was caused by driver error. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 70,000. Kmj.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car signature. On three to four different occasions, the vehicle made a strange noise, bucked forward, and then accelerated when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that when the coils misfire, the vehicle feels as if it will accelerate. However, the contact stated that the vehicle did accelerate and the dealer replaced the coils. The following day, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. They could not find any failures with the vehicle. On another occasion, the failure occurred twice in the same day. The contact called the dealer and they stated that they inspected the vehicle and found no failures. She was informed by a representative to bring the vehicle back to them while the failure was occurring. The contact stated that two other 2007 Lincoln continentals she owned have experienced the same failures. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 23,978 and failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the gas pedal and brakes were too close together. The contact observed that they were too close when the vehicle was purchased; however, he didn't notify the dealer or the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 38,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. On four separate occasions, while driving at an unknown speed, the contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The brake pushed back under his foot and the vehicle surged forward. The current mileage was 17,000 and failure mileage was 11,806. Updated 10/03/08 updated 10/06/08. 8jb.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated while he was depressing the brake pedal. He was forced to depress the pedal as hard as possible to stop the vehicle. The stopping distance equaled the length of two vehicles. One week later, while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle surged forward again. The contact had to depress the brake pedal as hard as possible to stop the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact must have had his foot on the accelerator pedal. The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer next week. The current mileage was 7,900 and failure mileage was 7,800. Updated 01/11/08. Updated.

Component: vehicle speed control details: the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the gas pedal and brakes were too close together. The contact observed that they were too close when the vehicle was purchased; I notify the dealer, reedman-toll, langhorne, PA approximately 6 months after purchase and was told that there was no recall on this condition. My husband, julius hyman, the primary driver, has experienced this unattended acceleration approximately 6 times and fortunately he was able to remove the foot from the accelerator allowing the brake to function before an accident occurred. Or the manufacturer. .

The contact drove a 2007 Lincoln Town Car, which was a company vehicle. While the vehicle was parked, the contact placed the vehicle into drive. The vehicle traveled four feet and then accelerated. He attempted to steer and apply the brakes, but the vehicle only accelerated more. The vehicle finally stopped after striking two poles and another vehicle. The other vehicle then struck three additional vehicles. The contact's vehicle spun around and was facing the rear of the vehicle that he struck. The instrument panel lights illuminated and a crushing sound was heard. The air bags never deployed until the vehicle stopped. The contact's vehicle and two other vehicles were destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to his neck, right shoulder, lower back, both wrists, left hand, right pelvis, both knees, and right ankle. He also suffered from dizzy spells, was on medication, lost 40 lbs. , and is seeing a psychiatrist. The passenger in the rear seat sustained a bump to her head. The vehicle had been serviced at the dealer two months prior to the crash. Updated 07/22/08 the air bags deployed after the crash and when the vehicle shut off. Updated 07/22/08.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Town Car presidential. The contact stated under normally road conditions, the vehicle accelerated from approximately 25 mph to 50 mph in the shopping center. He pressed the brakes fifteen times before the vehicle came to a stop, which caused a crash with another vehicle. The contact sustained back and neck injuries and is now disabled due to the incident. The vehicle ,was taken to the dealership where it was repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileages was1,500. Updated 06/17/10. Updated 10/12/10.

- the contacted called regarding the 2007 Lincoln continental. The driver was attempting to stop the vehicle when it accelerated forward , striking the vehicle in front of them. There was damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and being repaired at a local repair shop not a Ford dealer. The contact called the dealer, and was told that once the vehicle was repaired hey will have an investigators look at the vehicle. The contact stated the failure mileage was approximately 1500. The contact stated they lost control of the vehicle earlier that day, but was able to regain control. The contact had a police report. Updated 03/19/07.

2007 Lincoln Town Car acceleration. The consumers wife was approaching a traffic signal, when suddenly the engine revved extremely high as she was attempting to apply the brake to come to a normal stop. As the engine was out of control and the braking system was not sufficient to stop, she quickly placed the gear into neutral. After shifting to neutral, the brakes were sufficient with only a few inches to spare avoiding a serious collision. The vehicle continued running at a high rate during the wait. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find any problems. Updated 04/12/11.