| Issue ID | 869036 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10412352 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 29/03/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln towncar. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, she applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The failure occurred four times since 2007. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure after two attempts. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 31,849 and the current mileage was 42,000. Updated 09/08/11*lj updated 2/9/12 *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31849 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OLATHE, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM82W05YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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