We found the following complaints for LINCOLN TOWN CAR (1994)
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The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes would not respond. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal and pump it repeatedly. Additionally, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated there was a rear brake seal leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision, seat belt failed also, resulting in injury to consumers chest.
No deployment of air bag and failure of the sholder belt during collision resulted in injuries.
During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
I would like for this to be reported. Although i was not killed as a result of the crash, the airbags should have deployed.
Drivers air bag failed to deploy during accident.
During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.please describe.
Passengers air bag failed to deploy during accident.
Vehicle hit a deer and both air bags deployed, burning bot in the front seat, driver & passenger. Once vehicle hit the deer the vehicle kept on going and the air bag was still deployed in the driver's face which caused the driver to lose the abilit to steer correctly. The air bag came out with heavy pressure and it knocked one side of the sunroof off.
Vehicle was in collision and the driver's air bag had no deployment.
Violent deployment of driver's and passenger's air bags during a minor collision, resultin gin injuries to both driver and passenger.
An electrical short or shock in wiring harness causedair bag light to be illuminated ondash.also, front abs brakeswere inoperable.consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
The defective airbag light stays on which indicates that there is a problem with airbag system.took to dealer several times and cannot determine problem.problem still exists.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact was unable to start the vehicle and had to receive a jump in order for it to start.approximately two days later, the failure recurred.the contact replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred four months later.the dealer inspected the vehicle on six occasions, but was unable to diagnose the cause of the failures.the contact replaced the battery on four occasions; however, the failure continued.the powertrain was unknown.the failure mileage was 21,000 and current mileage was 36,528.
Pushed door lock button on remote, pushed door lock botton again to confirm, horn did not beep, however, door locked, dealer checked circuit for horn, twelve volts power to horn, horn did not work, adjusted voltage to horn.
The horn button is 1/2 inch by 1 inch, andis too small to belocated,making it difficultto find in case of an emergency, which could result in accident.
While driving an making a left turnvehicle will completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown.please give any further details.
While driving 35 mph, and without warning,vehicle stalled out. Contacted dealer.
Electricsystem; at times the ignition cuts off at about 50mph for a second.consumer states when this happened at night the dashlights went off for a second, dealer could not find any problems.
Spark plug wires failed.
An electrical short or shock in wiring harness causedair bag light to be illuminated ondash.also, front abs brakeswere inoperable.consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Vehicle parked for 2 hours.owner noticed smoke coming from under hood after returning. Hood was raised and flames shot out. Flames extinguished. Vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic determined cause was abs pressure sensor switch.*referenced in ea02-025
Driver got inside the vehicle, turned on the ignition, and the vehicle bursted into flames. The fire department was notified, and extinguished the fire.
Consumer parked vehicle in the driveway and went into the house.about twenty minutes latervehicle caught on fire.the local fire department arrived and extinguished the blaze.the wiring melted.
Ho2 sensor and spark plug wiring failed.
Owner had trouble with rear air-ride suspension for about a week.warning light intermittently activated after repairs.vehicle was parked about 13 hrs when fire started in left front engine compartment. Vehicle suffered major damage.adjacent residence suffered moderate damage
Whilevehicle was parked it suddenly burst into flames and burned up. Also,itingnitedvehicle that was parked next to it.fireman said that it was an electrical fire.referenced in ea02-025
While the vehicle was parked in the driveway it caught on fire under the hood.the fire was put out by the fire department.vehicle was totalled.referenced in ea02-025
A recall was initiated 6 months ago for faulty fused wiring harnesses on many ford/mercury/lincoln vehicles. The recall began on august 13, 2007. This recall was the subject of an engineering analysis, ea05-005, conducted by the office of defects investigation. 07v-336. In the fall of 2007 dealers told owners that the repair parts would not be available until december 2007, now dealers are telling owners that the part is still not available and projected that it won't be until march 2008.why has ford been allowed to drag it's feet for 9 months on repairing a safety hazard?when can owners expect to have a properly restored vehicle?
My car, a 1994 lincoln town car, caught fire and burned sitting in my drive with the engine turned off.i had parked it and turned the engine off 5 1/2 hours earlier before the incident.the car was a total loss there was an explosion( i suppose it was due to one of the tires blowing out) that threw some debris from one of the parts that burned into the side of the house causing a hole in the siding on my house and the heat from the fire also buckled the vinyl siding on my house..i have reported this incident to ford motor company, but they do not seem too interested in investigating to see what caused the fire to start. I am including pictures of the burned car and a copy of the fire department's report.
Electronic computer system problems, causing messages to flash on concerning all sectors of dash board, also affect wheel speeds, speed control. *dsh
Vehicle caught on fire within the dashboard. Consumer noticed smoke coming from the vehicle.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact stated that while parked, he was made aware that the vehicle was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire.the vehicle was destroyed and remained in the contact's drive way, which was advised by the fire department.the fire department stated that the fire started from under the hood on the driver's side but the direct origina of the fire was unknown.the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 190,000.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.with the brake pedal depressed, the contact was stopped between a tractor trailer and another vehicle.the engine revved and the vehicle began to move forward without warning.the contact then struck the rear of the trailer.the police arrived on the scene and filed a report.the contact was transported to the hospital and sustained face and chest bruises from the air bag deployment.the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 160,278.
The vehicle caught fire while parked without warning.the driver called the fire department to extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed and totaled out by the insurance company.please fill in additional information.
The engine compartment caught fire on the drivers side.the fire started while parked with the key out of the ignition.the fire spreaded to the house.fire investigator, chad bible, called this complaint in for owner william larner at 6823 windover way, titusville, nc.*sc
Frame of the driver's seatbroke, making it unsafe to drive the vehicle. Dealer notified.this may be the same problem as with the 00' explorer and mountaineer vehicle's.the oil pan leaked oil. *sc
1994 lincoln town car motor caught fire. Consumer states that her motor caught on fire. She says that ford does not care. She would like ford to give her $500.00 for a new motor.the fire may have been due to a faulty speed control deactivation switch.
While parked in a garage the consumer's 1994 lincoln town car caught on fire.*sc
Air cond. Problem= air- heatdirercion motor failed. Brake failer problem= total brake failer ,petal failer during a non panic stop due to backed up traffic on x-way. Two pumps on the petal and it went down to the floor board. I was able to miss the car by a panic turn to the left. I just missed the stop car on the road still doing 45 mph. Car was hauled to alex karras lincoln mercury for repair..no help in contacting ford for help. Brakes lines next to the frame under the driver seat were rusted out. The rusted lineswere not saved.
Upper and lower radiator hoses, heater hoses and by-pass hose failed.nlm
Radiator hoses failed, thermostat failed.
Radiator hoses failed, thermostat failed.
While parked, the vehicle caught fire and burned to the ground.referenced in ea02-025
Bearings failed.
Engine failed due to metal and contaminates in oil pump and filter.
Engine pistons/rings and oil pump failed/replaced.
Vehicle intermittently would hesitate, stall and feel as though the vehicle would turn off but wouldn't,and gradually would resume speed as normal. This condition only occurs within 200 to 800 miles of driving; dealer notified and cannot duplicate or resolve the problem.
Oil pump failed.
The engine had a noticeable amount of oil exhaust smoke, this is an indication of internal engine wear.nlm
When driving and making a left turn or in normal driving conditions,vehicle will completely shutdown,cause unknown.
Consumer states vehicle had been sitting for about 24 hours when vehicle caught fire, flames were coming from the hood.vehicle was a total loss.nlmreferenced in ea02-025
Oil pump, pistons, rings failed causing excessive sludge to be found in crankcase along with metal shavings, oil was changed at required intervals as per owner's manual. *et
The consumer has been experiencing problems withmotor.when stopping or turning vehicle cuts off.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Found a leak took to dealer first time need gasket , brought car home there was another leak took back there was a rear seal oil stop leak,currently transmission failure,transmission would disengage into neutral and there is a noise .
Engine pistons/rings and oil pump failed/replaced.
Vehicle's serpentine belt broke, caused loss of steering, and vehicle seized.
Vehicle's serpentine belt broke, caused loss of steering, and vehicle seized.
Vehicle's serpentine belt broke, caused loss of steering, and vehicle seized.
Ho2 sensor and spark plug wiring failed.
The baffles in the catalytic converters were shot and causing the vehiicle to rattle.yh
Recall campaign 07v336000 is not being implemented. Ford is simply destroying the vehicle's cruise control and since their liability is thus eliminated, they are systematically dragging their feet in repairing cars. The fix promised in october 2007 is now claimed to not be available until dec. 2007. My parents car has been rendered unusable for trips since august and now they will not be able to travel for thanksgiving or christmas!!! one is disabled and cannot drive and the other has leg spasm problems and must use cruise control for safe driving for more than an hour. Ford refuses to reconnect the system pending their fix which i suspect will never appear.thanks for nothing dot and ford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Air conditioner emits foul odor.
While driving, the left rear tire had tread separation, almost lost control of vehicle.tire size 215715, not orginal tire.dot #p21570r15.*scc
No headlights while driving. Noticed high beam only works as long as level is held in place. Dealer notified, and refused to repair unless cost goed to consumer.
The headlights suddenly turned off when the consumer was driving at night.the lights would come on when the manual switch was on. *sc while driving at night at highway speeds, the lights went out. The lights came back on by use of the on switch.dealer stated that they have no idea how to fix this problem.*tc
Consumer states the head light lenses are discolored causing poor visibility when driving at night. The manufacturer has been contacted. Consumer adds at any speed, a 2-car length distance of illumination is way too short for personal safety and driver response time.
The low beam headlights are insufficient due to the dulling of internal components as the result of an apparent design defect. The mfg. Used a 9005 bulb with a diffuser. The bulb and diffuser generate excessive heat and have dulled the reflective material inside the headlamp assembly. The 9005 bulb is a high beam bulb used, in this case, in a low beam assembly.i urge the nhtsa to investigate this matter as it seems to be a common complaint coupled with a serious safety hazard. *la
There is a plastic headlight cover on several models of ford products.the plastic cover discolors with age and cuts down on the light that is emitted.it appears that the discoloration gets worse with age and will one day block most of the light. Later models now have a glass cover that does not discolor.
Headlight does not provide sufficient lighting.tt
Headlight does not provide sufficient lighting.tt
Headlight switch was faulty. When activated, head lights did not illuminate. For high beams to be activated,consumer had to hold the switch withher hand.also,windshield washer switch did not work due to a faulty electrical system. The dealer has been contacted.
The vehicle was sitting for 30 hrs. When all of a sudden it burst into flames and burned down the house. Please describe.ttreferenced in ea02-025
While driving at 40 mph when a loud noise could be heard coming from under the hood. Vehicle would vibratewhen shifting gears . Consumer talked to dealer about noise,and was told that noise was coming from the intake manifold.no cause found for vibration. Please provide further information.
Consumer would be driving 40 mph whien a loud noise can be heard comming from under the hood. Vehicle would vibrate badly when shifting gears.been to dealer about noise and told coming from the manifoldintake. No cause found for vibration.
Noticed a wet spot, fuel line coming out from the tank was corroded so bad that it crumbled, causing the fuel which is under pressure at all times to be running out like a badly leaking faucet,
Fuel shutoff switch activated when a driver hit back rear tail light, did not have any brakes or ower steering went across median and got hit head on traffic, consumer broke his leg trying to put on brakes, consumer states he thinks the shut off switch is a hazard, when trying to go 55 mph the vehicle takes off like a rocket no control of vehicle at all.
The fuel from the tank and the return line were burned. The vehicleleaked gas right above the exhaust system. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and received no assistance. Provide further details.
The fuel injection throttle plate was dirty and had to be cleaned, minimum idle speed setting was misadjusted.nlm
Fuel gauge inoperative. *sd
Vehicle was parked.when consumer approached vehiclewindows were foggedup, and consumer couldn't see that vehicle was on fire. Fire department came and extinguished the fire.firemen told consumer thatfire started fromdome light faultywiring.locked doors would not open, someone could have been trapped inside. *ml
Consumer complainedthat right front passenger door would not open.
The solenoid which unlatches the driver-side front door on my 1994 lincoln towncar failed.with the solenoid inoperable, ther is no mechanical means of unlatching the driver door.fortunately, the passenger door had unlatched, so egress was possible. In the event of a fire or other life-threatening situation, the driver would be trapped in the vehicle.while this is an older automobile, it is in excellent condition and has just over 50,000 miles.i have owned the car since it was new, and it has had all dealer recommended service until the 6-year warranty period ended.since that time, it has been cared for by a privately owned shop, but the mechanic is well certified.the automobile has provided excellent service otherwise, and i also own a 2002 lincoln towncar.i have no complaint against the ford motor company, but as a registered professional engineer, i believe it is my duty to report this problem.if i can be of further assistance, please advise.thank you,robert w. Phillpott, p.e.
Passenger's door cannot be opened frominside/outside or through the remote. Passenger/occupant may not enter or exitthrough passenger's door.please provide further information.
While parked on a hill. The vehicle jumped out of gear and rolled forward.consumer states emergency brake failed.
Found a leak took to dealer first time need gasket , brought car home there was another leak took back there was a rear seal oil stop leak,currently transmission failure,transmission would disengage into neutral and there is a noise .
While traveling at 50 to 65 mph transmission shifts from od to neutral, coasts, then shifts back causing the car to lurch.have had four dealerships look at it, no results.
Transmission failed.
The range sensor which ispart of transmission is failing causing vehicle to shift in and out of gear while traveling intermittenly.eventually transmission will fail or consumer will ended up losing control of vehicle.manufacture sent out a campaign #95b64 for 1993 towncar but did not included the 1994 towncar which is same exact problem.
Transmission is subject to complete failure with no indication of impending action , and you are left with no way to move the vehicle.
When transmission is shifted it makes a noise,purchased car new . Please describe .
Transmission overdrive failed.
After we hit a deer, we noticed that the car vibrated when shifting, when explaining this to repair service, they stated that they doubt it was caused by the accident because they had heard of a lot of problem with a plate or disc that is inthe transmission of the town cars that cracks. When the car warms up it will vibrate when it tries to shift.
While cruising at speed, usually on interstate - vehicle encounters slight hill.transmission attempts to shift and transmission disengages, or transmission downshifts violently and unexpectedly.this causes the car to accelerate rapidly challenging the driver for control of the vehicle.transmission in for diagnostic twice at l/m dealers, once at aamco - diagnostics/tests show no defect.lincoln mercury will do maintenance cycles but refuses to admit/engage problem.
Consumer would be driving 40 mph whien a loud noise can be heard comming from under the hood. Vehicle would vibrate badly when shifting gears.been to dealer about noise and told coming from the manifoldintake. No cause found for vibration.
While parked on a hill. The vehicle jumped out of gear and rolled forward.consumer states emergency brake failed.
Transmission shudders in 3-4 and 4-3 shifts under light acceleration
Transmssion occasionally jumps out of gear.
When driving at 35 mph, there is a washboard shudder effect with transmission which causes steering wheel to vibrate. Consumer states the cause of the vibration was due to a faulty transmission electronic module.consumer states that 2 michelin tires experienced blowouts due to tread separations from the steelbelts, 2 of the other tires had steel wires that came through the sides of the crown areas, the other tire developed holes which allowed the tire to leak air, michelin steelbelt radials, xw4 m and s 97s, p215/70r15, dot number htc7585x044.consumer states the replacement tires were firestone, p215/70r15, 97s dot number hym3mia338, of these tires 2 of them experienced tread separations from the steelbelts and blewout.
Automatic transmission jumped out of gear while vehicle was parked on steep hill,vehicle los tcontrol, driver got out of way, lost his balance and went down a steep hill, hurting his back and pulling knee out of joint.
Torque converter failed.
Oil leak at the rear axle pinion seal/input shaft.nlm
Driver's side restraint system would not unlock. Dealer was notified and replacedwhole unit.
No deployment of air bag during vehicle collision, seat belt failed also, resulting in injury to consumers chest.
No deployment of air bag and failure of the sholder belt during collision resulted in injuries.
Driver's seat broken at both sides of the mounting to the frame. Mjs
Poor seat design of metal strip in seat that is too thin to hold bolt causing the seat to break away from the rail.nlm
Drivers seat is held on by three bolts to the floor, one has broken due to metal fatigue.
Drivers seat frame pulled loose from floor. The bolt assembly pulled through the frame. I was told the car was not under warrenty and had to replace the part (#f1vy-5463101-b). Car seatrs aren't supposed to come loose from the floor. I'm glad i wasn't in an accident. Does lincoln only cover failures if there is an injury?
While driving, without indications, the driver's front seat broke while the vehicle was still traveling. Please provide further details.
Drivers seat frame pulled loose from floor. The bolt assembly pulled through the frame. I was told the car was not under warrenty and had to replace the part (#f1vy-5463101-b). Car seatrs aren't supposed to come loose from the floor. I'm glad i wasn't in an accident. Does lincoln only cover failures if there is an injury?
The left front and right rear driver seat mounting brackets broke.
Drivers seat mounting bracket torn from seat frame.it appears to be a metal fatigue problem or possible a strength problem. Driver endedup in rear seat.at least twelve other identical complaints have been filed on this vehicle.
This is the second failur on this part.the first occured in january 1999.the front locking bolts broke from metal fatigue the first time and the left front broke this time.i had a friend that had this same thing occur in 1999 and that did result juries. The dealership was sued at that time. This is clearly a poor design as the mettal fatigue is simular in both cases on my car.the dealership won't do anything on the repairs and suggested i contact the upholstry shop for repairs.i asked if they could give me a part number and they said no call the upholstery shop.they don't want anything to do with this broken seat.
While driving the bolt that holds the driver side seat to the frame of the vehicle came detached causing the seat to be mobile.please provide more details. Ts
Driver seat back cover failed.
This is a safety issue concerning a 1994 lincoln towncar with 122000 miles.the drivers seat left front seat bolt that holds the seat to the angle iron frame pulled out of or through the metal of the seat.the car has not been in an accident and the air bag has never been deployed so there has not been any extreme force on the seat other than driving.i weigh 200 lbs. And do not believe that would be considered to be excessive.i sincerely believe that this should be addressed as a possible danger for driving and in the event of an accident the drivers and/or passengers seat could tear itself loose causing additional injuries.
Frame of the driver's seatbroke, making it unsafe to drive the vehicle. Dealer notified.this may be the same problem as with the 00' explorer and mountaineer vehicle's.the oil pan leaked oil. *sc
Power seat adjustment controls activated by itself without manual assistance.*skd
Bolt that holdsseatback in place busted straight through the seat itself. Dealer has been contacted.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an odor of burning rubber and plastic. The vehicle became engulfed with smoke and flames. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the burned body on the hood of the vehicle was above the master cylinder. No report was filed. The contact found that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control); however, the contact had never received notification of the recall and the vehicle had never received a recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes would not respond. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal and pump it repeatedly. Additionally, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated there was a rear brake seal leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
After installing brake pedal pressure gauge on brake pedal, brakes faded upon application w/engine running, however worked fine w/engine off.
Air cond. Problem= air- heatdirercion motor failed. Brake failer problem= total brake failer ,petal failer during a non panic stop due to backed up traffic on x-way. Two pumps on the petal and it went down to the floor board. I was able to miss the car by a panic turn to the left. I just missed the stop car on the road still doing 45 mph. Car was hauled to alex karras lincoln mercury for repair..no help in contacting ford for help. Brakes lines next to the frame under the driver seat were rusted out. The rusted lineswere not saved.
When driving and uponcoming to a stop by depressing the brake pedal,pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, andresulting in vehicle going straight through a red light which caused a near accident.consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced parts problem still occur. Please provide any further details.
Anti lock brakes failed.
Consumer advised that left side lower ball joint connected to wheel separated while driving causing loss of steering control.dealer advised joint separated due to lack of grease at assembly. *phboth lower ball joints were replaced and aligned the front end.needed front brakes replaced.consumer declined brake repairs.
Anti-lock brake assembly inoperative.
An electrical short or shock in wiring harness causedair bag light to be illuminated ondash.also, front abs brakeswere inoperable.consumer has contacteddealer. Please provide any further details.
Abs, driving vehicle at speed 35 mph, brakes locked up, vehicle slid at 5:00 position, hitting a parked vehicle.tt
The car has abs brakes. When the brakes get wet,thevehiclepulls to the left.
Brakes fade,also shutter when applied at high speeds.
The abs system has failed. The pedal goes to the floor and the car will not stop. Please describe.tt
Abs braking system failed resulting in an accident.tt
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the abs warning light illuminated.when the contact depressed the brake pedal and attempted to stop, the vehicle failed to stop completely.the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal, apply the emergency brake, and place the vehicle in neutral in order for it to stop.occasionally, he has to open the vehicle door and apply the emergency brake at a certain angle.additionally, brake fluid is leaking into the vehicle and onto the brake pedal.he was informed that the primary and secondary cups may have leaked through the brake booster.the contact has been denied assistance from several dealers, emergency service mechanics, and an independent mechanic.the speed was unknown.the failure mileage was 237,576 and current mileage was 295,350.
Vehicle parked for 2 hours.owner noticed smoke coming from under hood after returning. Hood was raised and flames shot out. Flames extinguished. Vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic determined cause was abs pressure sensor switch.*referenced in ea02-025
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the abs warning light illuminated.when the contact depressed the brake pedal and attempted to stop, the vehicle failed to stop completely.the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal, apply the emergency brake, and place the vehicle in neutral in order for it to stop.occasionally, he has to open the vehicle door and apply the emergency brake at a certain angle.additionally, brake fluid is leaking into the vehicle and onto the brake pedal.he was informed that the primary and secondary cups may have leaked through the brake booster.the contact has been denied assistance from several dealers, emergency service mechanics, and an independent mechanic.the speed was unknown.the failure mileage was 237,576 and current mileage was 295,350.
Brake control module replaced due to inadequate lubrication.
Rear brakes failed.
Differential makes clanging noise occasionally.
Rear brake rotors faulty causing pulsation.nlm
Defective brake lines on 1994 lincoln town car.*mrboth brakes lines burst leaving the consumer with no brakes.upon further inspection the consumer noticed that the metal lines had corroded, possibly from road salt.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal city road conditions there was complete brake failurewhich almost caused the vehicle hit another vehicle driving in front.the vehicle was taken to the dealership who observed rusting in the hydraulic line. The line was located under the driver side. Fluid leaked out of the line leaving the rear wheels without braking action.the contact expressed concern because the fluid lines were not stainless steel manufactured. There was a recall # 95v133000 for the vehicle however it did not mention the corrosion as a factor for possible fluid leakage.updated 11/03/06.
While coming to a stop sign consumer depressed the brake pedal.consumer checked under the hood and found that the brake fluid level was less than half full.vehicle was taken home, and the brake line was found to be ruptured.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the abs warning light illuminated.when the contact depressed the brake pedal and attempted to stop, the vehicle failed to stop completely.the contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal, apply the emergency brake, and place the vehicle in neutral in order for it to stop.occasionally, he has to open the vehicle door and apply the emergency brake at a certain angle.additionally, brake fluid is leaking into the vehicle and onto the brake pedal.he was informed that the primary and secondary cups may have leaked through the brake booster.the contact has been denied assistance from several dealers, emergency service mechanics, and an independent mechanic.the speed was unknown.the failure mileage was 237,576 and current mileage was 295,350.
Brake pedal push rod retainer was not properly installed, causing brakes to fail, resulting in an accident after recall repairs (94v-129).
Vacuum booster moves out and up when applying brakes.
The steering column broke from firewall while backing out of a parking space, causing complete loss of steering. Dealer was informed about the problem. Problem was corrected at owner's expense. Two bolts were corroded and the other broke.
I purchased this lincoln town car used (program car). It had app. 21,500 miles on it at the time of purchase. The steering started hanging up about 1 month later. It has malfunctioned several times. I reported it to the service department and they could find anything wrong although it still happens .
Tie rods are designed not to be greased but the casing is incapable of maintaining original grease. Mjs
Paint faded in spots on roof and trunk lid.
Exterior paint is peeling on the rear bumpber of vehicle.
Doors do not fit properly due to being warped.
My elderly parents were driving in a straight line at low speed when the lower control arm ball joint failed. The control arm dropped, dug into the pavement and rendered the car out of control. Luckily no one was injured. It was very difficult to jack up the car, slide a dolly under it, tow it home, etc. There have been several complaints on this exact problem. A recall addressing this serious life threatening defect has been issued on vehicles of the same model, year and construction; but, not all vin were covered in the recall. As of this date no work has been done to correct the failure.
1994 lincoln town car the lower ball joint on the front drivers side of the car suddenly broke in half allowing the lower control arm of the car to fall to the ground.fortunately, i was just parking when it happened.their was no warning of a problem with the ball joint.the car drove fine.i understand that a recall exists for this problem (98s37), but according to the dealer, my car is not covered by the recall.obviously, it should be.
Lower control arm hit the asphalt and caused the vehicle to crash. Dealer replaced the lower ball joint.
When driving at 20/25mph andupon approaching a stop sign, consumer heard a very loud noise whenfront left driver's side enddropped down. This was as a result oflower control arm and ball joint separating.there is arecall 98v322000; but, thisvehicle is not part of recall due to vin.
While traveling at speeds above 55 mph, there is a vibration and noise coming from vehicle. Front lower control arm has been diagnosed as the component causing this problem.manufacturer informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in campaign 98v322000 due to vin. Consumer stated dealer took care of the problem.
Right side ball joint, which connects the tie rod end to the a-frame sheared off causing loss of control causing vehicle to end up in the front yard of a private residence. Mjs
Dt: the contact stated the front left ball joint fell off of his of1994 lincoln town car.this happened on 9-16-05. This was the first time this has happened.
Consumer advised that left side lower ball joint connected to wheel separated while driving causing loss of steering control.dealer advised joint separated due to lack of grease at assembly. *phboth lower ball joints were replaced and aligned the front end.needed front brakes replaced.consumer declined brake repairs.
1994 lincoln town car the lower ball joint on the front drivers side of the car suddenly broke in half allowing the lower control arm of the car to fall to the ground.fortunately, i was just parking when it happened.their was no warning of a problem with the ball joint.the car drove fine.i understand that a recall exists for this problem (98s37), but according to the dealer, my car is not covered by the recall.obviously, it should be.
Lower control arm hit the asphalt and caused the vehicle to crash. Dealer replaced the lower ball joint.
While driving my 1994 lincoln town car at 20-25 mph in hopewell nj my drivers side lower ball joint separated,causing the lower control arm to fall to the ground and the wheel well to fall on the top side of the right front tire,rendering the vehicle immovable.the car was then towed 42 miles to my home on a flatbed truck at the cost of $192.00.with the aid of a neighbor (a professional mechanic) the ball joint was replaced with an aftermarket part,cost $52.00(no labor cost-self installed).the broken ball joint( i have retained the broken part in my possession) did not have any fittings for lubrication,but according to ford customer service division in dearborn mi( mr.paul laffin ) my vehicle was not part of any safety recall(98s37 ford's # ) or 98v322000.i was advised that i should take my car to the nearest lincoln dealer for inspection and or service of the other (right side) ball joint.my driving to and from work involves 15 miles on an interstate highway,i guess i was just lucky to have this failure occur on a city street at 20 mph.i am very dissatisfied with ford,lincoln for their responseto my issue which i believe is a defective part that they refuse to take responsibility for and correct.even if my car was not in the original recall, i feel it is a similar issue that should be addressed in a like manner when it has been brought to their attention.as for nhsta i would like your office to look into the assembly specs for all 1994 lincoln town cars to see if all were equipped with this type of (ungreaseable) ball joint. Thank you.
Front air suspensionsystem is not holding up properly.has not contacted dealer yet.
Rear suspension drop causing the vehicle to drop lower to the ground. Please provide any additional. Ph
Driver attempted to make a left turn when there was a sudden banging and pounding noise in the rear of the vehicle.
The left rear air suspension air bag is cracked.nlm
When driving at 35 mph, there is a washboard shudder effect with transmission which causes steering wheel to vibrate. Consumer states the cause of the vibration was due to a faulty transmission electronic module.consumer states that 2 michelin tires experienced blowouts due to tread separations from the steelbelts, 2 of the other tires had steel wires that came through the sides of the crown areas, the other tire developed holes which allowed the tire to leak air, michelin steelbelt radials, xw4 m and s 97s, p215/70r15, dot number htc7585x044.consumer states the replacement tires were firestone, p215/70r15, 97s dot number hym3mia338, of these tires 2 of them experienced tread separations from the steelbelts and blewout.
Left rear tire worn.nlm
Cooper, futura plus, p215/70r16, dot unknown, replacement equipment with 24000 miles on a 1994, lincoln town car, while driving 70 mph right rear tire had tread separation. No injuries.
A large piece of broken retread was kicked up by another vehicle, striking this vehicle and breaking the grid.
While driving, the left rear tire had tread separation, almost lost control of vehicle.tire size 215715, not orginal tire.dot #p21570r15.*scc
While traveling approximately 68 mph in a 1994, lincoln, town car left-rear firestone tire, size: p215/70r15, dot: unknown experienced tread separation.there were approximately 15,000 miles on the tires, and they were not original equipment.dot number hym3f28018.
While driving, consumer heard a noise and started to feel vibration, right rear firestone ftz0c experienced tread separation and caused damage to the vehicle.
Letter about recall notice from ford on 09/07/07 re a problem with the cruise control feature on ford vehicles, having trouble in getting this problem fixed on his 1994 lincoln town car.
1999 ford explorer and 1994 lincoln town car with speed control recall. Consumer states that the cruise control was disconnected back in october of 2007. Dealer told him that ford has not sent the replacement parts yet.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.after being parked in the driveway for a couple of hours, the vehicle caught fire and exploded.the montgomery county fire investigator stated that the vehicle's wiring harness, which was near the fuel line, was the cause of the failure.the fire engulfed the engine compartment and the vehicle was destroyed.a fire report was filed.the contact's vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control); however, she was never notified of the recall prior to the fire.she fears that other people may be experiencing similar failures and are not being notified.the current and failure mileages were 88,000.
1994 lincoln town car, regarding a potential underhood firerisk.consumer stated vehicle caught fire.updated 06/26/12the consumer sent supplied the recall notice. Recall# 07v336000.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).ford stated that the part for the recall repair would be unavailable until august of 2008.there had been no failure to date.the current mileage was 75,500.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed control.he notified the dealer in november and december, but was informed on both occasions that the parts were unavailable.ford motor company stated that "the fairy godmother has not yet given them a date and it could be anywhere from 6-9 months thereafter".he stated that due to adverse weather conditions and the luxury of having the feature, this was a total inconvenience.the cruise control deactivation switch was disconnected.there had been no failure to date.the recall number was unknown.the current mileage was 103,989.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.while driving 70 mph, the contact attempted to disengage the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal.the feature would not disengage and the vehicle suddenly accelerated and caught fire.ford motor company stated that they would send a letter within 7-10 days.ford would not inform him if the vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control) and ford recall number 05s28.the representative gave him a website to enter in the vin and it was discovered that the vehicle was included in the recall.the vehicle caught fire 30 minutes after it was purchased.the fire and police departments arrived and filed a report.the vehicle was destroyed.the powertrain was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 187,000.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).the vehicle speed control was disconnected in september of 2007 and he was informed that the parts would be available in december.the contact called the manufacturer in january of 2008 and was informed that the parts may arrive in march.there had been no failure to date.the current and failure mileages were 64,000.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact received a recall notice for the vehicle speed control in august of 2007.she has been informed every month thereafter that the parts wouldbe available the following month.there had been no failure to date.the purchase date, powertrain, and recall number were unknown.the current mileage was 133,000.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact stated that there was a recall on the speed control switch, which caused his vehicle to catch fire.the switch was never replaced because the contact never received a recall notice for the cruise control switch.after the fire, the mechanic stated that the switch was the cause of the failure.the vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time of the fire.the fire department extinguished the flames and filed a report.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure mileage was 180,000.
1994 lincoln town car with a recall for cruise control. Consumer states that mechanic disconnected the cruise control because the parts were not in to repair the problem. He stated the parts would be in the following month up until november.
1994 lincoln town car with a recall. Consumer states that he has called the dealer several times and keeps getting an answering machine and no one will return his call. He would like to know what to do about this problem.
While traveling at 50 to 65 mph transmission shifts from od to neutral, coasts, then shifts back causing the car to lurch.have had four dealerships look at it, no results.
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact's vehicle caught fire while parked at his home.the fire department stated that the fire was due to vehicle speed control: cruise control failure.a police report was filed and the contact has pictures of the failed component.his insurance company will not assume any liability for the vehicle.the contact stated that he never received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).he is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure and current mileages were 123,000.updated 07/22/08 updated 07/22/08
Valve throttle and tube assembly failed.
1994 lincoln town car motor caught fire. Consumer states that her motor caught on fire. She says that ford does not care. She would like ford to give her $500.00 for a new motor.the fire may have been due to a faulty speed control deactivation switch.
Cruise control stopped working. Next day car caught on fire while parked.
Left front fender started on fire and it stayed in engine compartment. Idle speed control unit deactivation switch failed, and thats howvehicle caught on fire.referenced in ea02-025
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it serviced for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control).after the recall repair was performed, she attempted to use the cruise control, but it did not work.the contact returned to the dealer to have the cruise control switch inspected and was informed that a charge would apply to have the vehicle inspected.the current and failure mileages were 80,000.
The fuel injection throttle plate was dirty and had to be cleaned, minimum idle speed setting was misadjusted.nlm
The contact owns a 1994 lincoln town car.while driving 50 mph with the cruise control activated, the brake pedal was depressed, but the cruise control would not deactivate.the brake pedal had to be depressed twice before the cruise control deactivated.the failure occurred intermittently.the check engine warning light illuminated.the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer.the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 164,000.
While cruising at speed, usually on interstate - vehicle encounters slight hill.transmission attempts to shift and transmission disengages, or transmission downshifts violently and unexpectedly.this causes the car to accelerate rapidly challenging the driver for control of the vehicle.transmission in for diagnostic twice at l/m dealers, once at aamco - diagnostics/tests show no defect.lincoln mercury will do maintenance cycles but refuses to admit/engage problem.
Heater emits foul, mouldy smell.
Ice builds up on driver and passengers side window, obstructing operators vision.
Ice builds up on driver and passengers side window, obstructing operators vision.
Rear view mirror disconnected striking driver on the head, causing loss of control/accident.
Windshield does not fit properly, causing leak.
Windshield wiper system malfunctioned,causing poor visibility and may result in a crash.
Windshield wiper motor failed. Mjs
1) windshield wiper switches failed and replaced repeatedly 2) hooter valve fails interrupting idling.
Headlight switch was faulty. When activated, head lights did not illuminate. For high beams to be activated,consumer had to hold the switch withher hand.also,windshield washer switch did not work due to a faulty electrical system. The dealer has been contacted.
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