Lincoln Town CAR Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Lincoln Town CAR across 14 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (49). The words owners use most often: “brake line” (12% of reports).
- 236service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 33mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake line: mentioned in 28 of 236 complaints (12%)
- Brakes failed: mentioned in 23 of 236 complaints (10%)
- Referenced RQ03: mentioned in 15 of 236 complaints (6%)
- Pedal went: mentioned in 14 of 236 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the Lincoln Town CAR at $1,700, and half of them between $1,300 and $2,850.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 96 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 236 complaints, 33 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 11 an injury.
Lincoln Town CAR service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town CAR | 2 | 10% | 21,507 |
| 2007 Town CAR | 7 | 8% | 11,931 |
| 2006 Town CAR | 9 | 6% | 23,740 |
| 2005 Town CAR | 15 | 13% | 27,500 |
| 2004 Town CAR | 9 | 11% | 1,525 |
| 2003 Town CAR | 10 | 5% | 66,745 |
| 2002 Town CAR | 10 | 15% | 30,000 |
| 2001 Town CAR | 13 | 8% | 64,000 |
| 2000 Town CAR | 10 | 9% | 30,000 |
| 1999 Town CAR | 17 | 11% | 48,500 |
| 1998 Town CAR | 19 | 12% | 30,920 |
| 1997 Town CAR | 39 | 12% | 80,000 |
| 1996 Town CAR | 27 | 10% | 101,242 |
| 1995 Town CAR | 49 | 30% | 87,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Model years: 1995
Problem: Improper installation of the rear brake line at the point at which the extended brake line first bends and extends over the left rear wheel area of the frame. If not installed with sufficient clearance, chafing of the brake line can occur in an area adjacent to the rear floor pan.
Risk: The rear brake line can leak or rupture resulting in reduced braking capability, loss of rear brakes, and/or loss of brake fluid reserves in the master brake cylinder.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake line for proper installation and/or damage and replace as necessary. Also a protective boot or sleeve over the brake line will be installed.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a power adjustable foot pedal switch. While driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The vehicle eventually came to a stop. The contact…
Applied brakes and car unexpectedly accelerated. This has happened 6-7 over the last 3 months. The last time the car was at a dead stop at a traffic and unexpectedly accelerated. *tr
I took my 2003 lincoln town car to the local ford dealership because i heard a noise in the rear of the car. I was told that the rear axel seal was blown out and the axel assembly was damaged on both sides of the car. In addition, the brakes were ruined by the axel fluid that leaked out. I found…
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lincoln town car signature. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he attempted to apply the brakes and his foot accidentally depressed the accelerator pedal as well. The vehicle lunged forward as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that they…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lincoln Town CARs have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 236 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Lincoln Town CAR. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Lincoln Town CAR service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Lincoln Town CAR?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,300 and $2,850), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Lincoln Town CAR?
The most frequent phrase is “brake line”, in 28 of 236 complaints, followed by “brakes failed” (23).
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