| Issue ID | 943117 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10477326 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 27/08/12 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle did not respond and failed to stop. In addition, the contact stated that he had to merge to the side of the road and turn off the ignition in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to duplicate failure. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 65,500. Updated 11/01/12*lj the consumer stated his foot slipped off the brake and hit the gas pedal. Updated 11/01/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHAMPGNE , IL |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM81W45YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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