| Issue ID | 620720 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10183609 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | TOWN CAR |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/01/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* - the contacted called regarding the 2007 lincoln continental. The driver was attempting to stop the vehicle when it accelerated forward , striking the vehicle in front of them. There was damage to the front bumper of the vehicle. There were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and being repaired at a local repair shop not a ford dealer. The contact called the dealer, and was told that once the vehicle was repaired hey will have an investigators look at the vehicle. The contact stated the failure mileage was approximately 1500. The contact stated they lost control of the vehicle earlier that day, but was able to regain control. The contact had a police report.*ak updated 03/19/07. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SEBRING, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | SOUTH GATE LINCOLN |
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