2005 Lincoln Town Car service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2005 Lincoln Town Car — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a power adjustable foot pedal switch. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. The contact…”
filed Apr 24, 2015
“Applied brakes and car unexpectedly accelerated. This has happened 6-7 over the last 3 months. The last time the car was at a dead stop at a traffic and unexpectedly accelerated. *tr”
filed Mar 16, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 2 | 10% |
| 2007 Town Car | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 Town Car | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 Town Car | 9 | 11% |
| 2003 Town Car | 10 | 5% |
| 2002 Town Car | 10 | 15% |
| 2001 Town Car | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 Town Car | 10 | 9% |
| 1999 Town Car | 17 | 11% |
| 1998 Town Car | 19 | 12% |
| 1997 Town Car | 39 | 12% |
| 1996 Town Car | 27 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.