| Issue ID | 573736 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10146216 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/12/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated brakes failed and vehicle lurched forward intermittently. While depressing the brake pedal to the floor the motor revved, and the vehicle did not stop but it kept lurching forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for diagnostic testing. The problem could not be duplicated. However, the dealer suggested that the contact install a data recorder in the vehicle to record these instances. The contact declined, and no repairs were made.*ak updated 1/19/2006 - no warning lights illuminated on the dash indicating there was a problem. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 18200 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW CASTLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W75YXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | PHIL FITTS LINCOLN MERCURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 724-658-3521 |
| Dealer's city | NEW CASTLE |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 16105 |