Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Lincoln Town Car

Tl the contact owns a 1995 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. Also, the brake pedal was stiff when depressed. The brake lines were replaced three times by an independent mechanic, but the failure recurred. Furthermore, the steering wheel had to be maneuvered in either direction to prevent it from seizing. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15e082000 (steering), 96v135000 (steering), 98v001000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01v318000 (air bags), and 95e006002 (air bags). The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failures listed in the recall campaigns. Liberty Ford Lincoln canton (423 tuscarawas st w, canton, OH 44702) and the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in any recalls to provide a remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was applied, it traveled to the floorboard. The contact noticed that there was premature rust and corrosion on the brake lines causing them to fracture. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 98i001000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

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Brakes failed - due to severe corrosion on brake lines (right front). Second occurance different brake line(rear). Also occured on my neighbors 1996 Lincoln Town Car (rear brake line) both cars are available for inspection. Serious accident avoided by using emergency brake.

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Ford Lincoln -- Town Car, year model 1997. Brake line (tubing) between point of distribution from master cylinder/booster to rear axle. Also brake line between rear wheels (fastened to outside of rear axle housing). This brake line tubing is of inferior metal composition prone to rusting in northern climates where winter salt is spread on road surfaces. Case in point: when the car was parked on the parking lot, everything was fine. When car was restarted after a short duration of being parked, upon pressing the brake pedal, all brake fluid squirted onto pavement. Root cause: the corroded brake line burst somewhere, approximately, under the driver's seat on the roadside (bottom side) of the floor board. This necessitates the replacement of the entire brake line tubing stretch (as per design) in excess of $1,200, parts and labor included. This burst of fluid could have occurred anywhere. Since the incident occurred at a time and a place from where it was possible to drive the car a short distance to its home parking position using only the emergency brake, where needed, at a speed of no higher than 10 -15 mph. A private research indicated that this problem is somewhat 'common. ' subsequent inquiries at dealerships verified the fact that there is a goodly number of brake line replacements. Labor time expended is about a full day (a full shift). To the writer of this note it is not known how many serious accidents might have been already caused by this inferior quality brake line. A short length of the subject brake line covered with a plastic coating -- when uncovered to expose the metal tubing -- showed that tubing as if brand new, unaffected by the road salt. This is a very serious problem, and it merits a thorough investigation including a recall. The writer of this note is not aware of any later models having the same type of problem. That is up to the investigators to find out.

Life threatening complete brake failure complete loss of brake fluid because of brake line ruptures (both systems) while applying brakes abruptly to avoid an accident. Brake line failure was due to use of cheap uncoated steel brake lines that weakened over the years due to rust. Fortunately, this brake failure occurred at 25mph, just moments after I applied normal braking from 65mph to proceed through a toll booth. If this complete brake failure occurred while braking for the toll booth most likely this brake system failure would have resulted in severe injury and/or death. These inferior uncoated brake lines should have never been allowed to be installed in this vital safety system (brakes) in the first place . And now . . . They should be recalled and replaced with superior brake lines under a manufacturer recall program to prevent future severe collisions and loss of life.

Brake pedal to the floor while driving in mall parking lot. Brake fluid flowing from leak in rusted brake line under body of vehicle at location where attached to frame. Found metal brake lines rusty from distribution block in engine compartment to all 4 wheels. Fortunately this happened at slow speed, what would have happened if this vehicle failed to stop at a busy intersection?vehicle currently awaiting parts to repair. Old parts will be available for inspection. Updated 10/10/07.

Brake failure due to corroded and rusted brake lines. Had to replace all lines. Can't understand why this occurred as I only have 75,000 miles on my automobile. This could have caused a serious accident as I was in the mountains of tennessee last year. I have never heard of this problem, nor has anyone else whom I have spoken to has ever heard of this problem, and never had this problem with any automobile that I have ever owned. This repair was costing approximately $2,000 to replace all lines. Please advise. Thank you.

: the contact stated the brake light illuminated constantly. When the brake pedal was depressed, white smoke was observed coming from the engine compartment, accompanied by a smell of brake fluid. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the mechanic determined that the stainless steel brake piping was severely rusted and cracked. This caused brake fluid to leak from between the master cylinder and the abs system. The brake fluid was leaking on to the engine causing the smoke. The repair shop replaced part of the piping, but the problem persisted. Updated 10/04/06.

: the contact stated there are NHTSA recalls, # 98i001000 and 01v318000, regarding the service brakes: hydraulic :foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and the airbags: frontal: driver side inflator module. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for the service brakes and the brake lines were replaced. Also, the horn is inoperable. The manufacturer was alerted about both recalls who determined the VIN was not included in the recalls.

: the contact stated while driving 65mph, the brakes appeared spongy. Upon inspection by the contact, it was discovered the clamp that holds the brake line to the structure had rusted. As a result, the brake line began leaking. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for repair.

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The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln Town Car. While driving 50 mph, the front passenger side of the vehicle jumped when the brake pedal was depressed. The dealer stated that the control arm and lower ball joint failed. The brake lines also failed. As of October 23, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. There are recalls for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (NHTSA campaign id number 98v322000) and service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (NHTSA campaign id number 98i001000); however, the dealer refused to repair the vehicle as part of the recalls. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 143,000.

Total sudden brake failure on Lincoln Town Car due to rust/corrosion of brake lines. Own two other Lincoln Town Cars whose brake lines are also severely rusted. Fortunately, failure occurred on my driveway and wreck was avoided. Personally replaced worst sections of rear brake lines via bypassing factory installed lines leaving original lines in place.

I have a 1997 Lincoln Town Car the two brake lines that run to the back brakes rusted out, and I lost my stopping power. This should have never happen. Your life depends on them. I had new ones put in at my expense. Can you think that they would put cheap lines in the Lincoln that coast 35000 dollars. They did.

Brake line failure due to corroded brake line.

Consumer complained about a brake line problem. There is insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly. This has caused excessive wear to the brake lne resulting in loss of brake fluid and and increasing the braking distance.

On four separate occasions the consumer experienced a loss of braking due to four different sections of the metal brake line due to exterior corrosion. Each time the vehicle was taken to a repair shop to have the brake line replaced. The dealer was notified. The vehicle struck the rear of a utility truck due to the brake failure. The air bag did not deploy. The first failure occurred in 2001. The brake pedal had gone to the floor upon application with no braking effect on either axle. Each failure occurred by ruptured steel brake line due to external rust.

1997 linclon Town Car rear brake line failure due to corrosion. Vehicle is now in repair shop.

A cell phone using driver cut into my lane and I had to hit the brakes hard. There was a sudden loss of braking power but I was able to steer around the SUV. My rear steel brake line failed in the area located just in front of the left rear tire. These brake lines are a problem! last summer the same thing happened to my wife's 95 Mercury grand marquis. I will have to replace all steel lines as all are rusted. When will fomoco do something about these failures? how many people must get hurt or die?.

Vehicle lost brake power while driving 5 to 10 mph. The brake line was corroded. Dealer recommended replacing all lines.

While driving on Sunday, went to apply the brakes and the pedal went to the floor - also noticed the brake light came on. Checked the fluid and found it almost gone. Took the car to the dealer on Monday and was told the brake lines were rusted and needed replacing. Was also told my Ford extended warranty would not cover the problem since it was caused by rust/corrosion. Referenced in rq03-004.

While driving the vehicle's brake line failed which resulted in the consumer vehicle rear ending another vehicle. The dealer was notified. Referenced in rq03-004.

Owner attempted to pull out onto a major road and brake pedal descended to floor. Owner noticed that all fluid had run out onto the ground. A steel brake line that ran parallel with gas line had rusted through. Referenced in rq03-004.

The vehicle experienced sudden brake failure due to significant corrosion of the brake line across the rear. The consumer still has the corroded line in his possession.

Sudden loss of brakes, pedal went to the floor. I pulled into a midas brake shop and they put the car in the lift and found that he entire brake line from the left rearwheel crossing over to the rt. Rear wheel was corroded and full of pin holes. Thiscar was well maintained but this is a problem that would not appear referenced in rq03-004.

Ltr fm edward f. Harrigan (NJ) asking NHTSA to look into a brake line corrosion problem on his 1996 Lincoln Town Car. Refer to recall #02v101000. The vehicle experienced sudden brake failure while entering a major interstate. Brake fluid was found over the rear housing as a result of pin holes that were in the crossover line from the left to the right wheel cylinders. The brake pedal had gone to the floor very suddenly. (the manufacturer may use a low-carbon steel which was cheaper or alloy or coatings which were readily available but are corrosion proof. ).

1997 Lincoln Town Car multiple brake line failures. 2002,2005,2006,2007,2010. Due to external rust.

While driving, consumer went to apply brakes to stop and brake pedal went to the floor, took vehicle to dealer and was informed brake lines had corroded and needed replacing. . Consumer aslo had the front brakes replaced. Referenced in rq03-004.

During inspection, a repair shop determined that brake line had been rubbing against chassis, causing brake line to rupture. Consumer was informed of a recall regarding this, however it is for the limousine model only. Referenced in rq03-004.

Consumer had front brake pads replaced and front brake rotors machined, 4 months later while driving, brakes failed, dealer states brake lines totoally rusted out leaving the vehicle with no braking capacity. Referenced in rq03-004.

When brakes were applied pedal went to floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Brake lines are on national back order. Referenced in rq03-004.

1996 Lincoln Town Car brake line failure. The consumer found braking fluid all over the rear housing as a result of pin holes that were in the crossover line from the left to the right wheel cylinders. The brake pedal had gone to the floor very suddenly. Refer to #02v1001000. Referenced in rq03-004.

The brake lines rusted trhough, causing brake failure. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. Referenced in rq03-004.

When brakes was applied the vehicle failed to stop. The owner had the brakes checked out which informed him the brake line had rusted and allowed brake fluid to leak out. Please describe details. Referenced in rq03-004.

Lower control arm broke, dropping vehicle to the ground, and consumer lost power steering. Also, while applying the brakes, brakes failed due to a broken brake line. Consumer stated carburetor is stuck causing engine to race at high rpm, intake manifold failed causing engine damage.