Issue ID | 644596 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10203166 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | LINCOLN |
Model | LS |
Model Year | 2005 |
File date | 01/07/07 |
Component | PARKING BRAKE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. While driving 70 mph, the computer within the vehicle activated the emergency brake. The vehicle is equipped with a brake by wire system. The contact stated that all of the instrument panel lights illuminated and the security alarm sounded. He pulled off the road, shut off, and then restarted the vehicle. He took it to the dealer and they replaced a relay in the vehicle, however, the failure recurred two weeks later. He returned to the dealer, but they did not repair the vehicle a second time. The failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 9,000. Updated 12-12-07. *kb the consumer stated the parking brake activated on its own. It could only be released by stopping the vehicle and then turning it off. Updated *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHELMSFORD, MA |
VIN pattern | 1LNHM87A25YXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/02/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 70 |
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Dealer's name | JARVIS LINCOLN MERCURY |
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