Lincoln Town Car owners have reported 9 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 1997 Lincoln towncar. The brake lines were rubbing against the frame which caused a leak. This failure was identical to one mentioned in recall#98i001000 concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Read details...
Great deal of corrosion spots indicating future points of possible rupture of the metallic brake line and brake failure. Had consumer traveled it could have resulted in a major crash. Referenced in rq03-004 Read details...
Idle air control and mass air flow sensor causing vehicle to stall when making turns in front of oncoming traffic. Nlm Read details...
1. The abs lamp remained on and my cost was nearly 1000. 00 to diagnose a faulty module,and have it replaced. The Lincoln towncar is a 97 with only 73k miles. 2. There is a suspension noise in the front driver side which I was told would cost nearly 600 dollars because they have to break the seal Read details...
The braking system has given problems for approximately the last 1000 miles or so. I have had the vehicle in for repair 3 times, and have complained to the service personnel that I have to stand on the pedal to stop. Read details...