| Issue ID | 530824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10111005 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/08/04 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While idling the vehicle suddenly accelerated. *nm the vehicle has had four cases of sudden acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer after each occurrence but they indicated that nothing was wrong with the brakes. The consumer believes that the problem is not related to the brakes. One accident resulted on $7000. In damage. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2388 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | GREENVILLE, SC |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM83W84YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 15/06/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | HERITAGE LICOLN MERCURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 864-234-6400 |
| Dealer's city | GREENVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29607 |