2005 Lincoln Town Car owner complaints

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

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln town car. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard in order for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

On the 2005 Lincoln town car the brake and gas peddle are to close. When you step on the brake it is very easy to put your foot on the gas peddle at the same time. This could result in a very dangerous situation. This has been an ongoing problem from the day I purchased this car. *tr

After being parked in parking lot - engine turned off, no radio playing, etc. We started the vehicle up, backed up, braked, put in drive and accelerated at which time the vehicle immediately accelerated out of control. Brakes would not stop the car. The car continued to accelerate faster and faster. We ran over a couple of islands, pulled fire hydrant out of the ground, ran into a wall, vehicle continued to accelerate and it seared from the wall, accelerating faster we knocked 6 parked cars out of the way like they were boxes all the while braking to no avail vehicle continuing to accelerate faster headed across the parking lot toward a chain link fence we threw the gear shift into park about the same time we hit the fence. The vehicle balked and came to stop in about 50 feet in an a

Air bag light flashes 3 times 5 times and then stays on. No accidents 28000 actual miles.

Air bag light was on for a year but now its off but have 25 beeps everytime I start car and every 20 minutes after. Found it was ab n airbag issue

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln town car. The contact stated that the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The dealer stated that both front seat belt assembly modules failed. In addition, the contact mentioned that the back up sensors failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 1/16/15*cn updated 01/20/15*lj updated 06/4/2015 *js updated 9/8/2017*cn

Air bag warning light illuminated when starting car. Both outboard front seat belts must be replaced due to defective connectors. *tr

When pressing hard on brakes 2005 town car engine went to full throttle. *ts the consumer stated the incident happened 3 times. *jb

Dt: the contact stated three times the vehicle accelerated while the contact's foot on the brakes. This happened with or without the cruise control activating. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the problem. *ak

Tl* the contact owns 2005 Lincoln town-car. While attempting to decelerate, the vehicle began to accelerate without intention. Even after repeated brake application the vehicle would not stop. Consequently she crashed into a grass embankment. She was hospitalized because her back had broken. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, but the technician could not identify the cause of the failure. The failure and current mileages 82,000. Updated 01/20/10 *bf the consumer believed the problem was the throttle positioning sensor or throttle box or both. The consumer stated he slowed down for a stop. Updated 01/22/10.*jb

At lest 14 times, all our lights inside and outside the vehicle go off and stay off for a period of time. So far this has happened in the daytime and we, purposely, do not drive it at night as cannot trust it to not occur again. We live on a restrictivbe budget so have not been able to get it repaired. Did see the recall on the 2005 mercury and wonder if this should apply to us as well. Our dealer, colorado river Ford, says it does not, but strange that symptoms are the same.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln towncar. The contact stated that the taillights turned off and were repaired several times. The dealer had replaced fuses and bulbs. The failure continued. The current mileage was approximately 34,000. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. Updated 01/31/11 *bf updated 02/03/11

Driver's seat heater electrical failure, shorted caused fire, 2"x4" burn hole. *tr

The air bag light illuminated. Ford/Lincoln dealer reports driver's seat belt pretensioner is faulty. There is a possibility, the air bags will not deploy. ......updated 11/18/15 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln town car. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v385000 (steering); however, the dealer refused to perform the repairs. The contact mentioned that the technician explained that the recall repairs were performed six months prior at another dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the recall repairs could not be performed a second time. The contact stated that the vehicle was never repaired under the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln town car. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn without warning. It became difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. *tt consumer stated steering is very hard and stiff. *jb

The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. The consumer stated wipers are only turned on when raining, back warning only works when backing up, and unsure when the air bag light came on.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 Lincoln town car. The contact was driving 70 MPH when he noticed an abnormal roaring noise from the rear passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear passenger side axle, bearing and seal were replaced. The failure recurred within two months. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where the rear passenger side axle was replaced a second time. The contact stated that the rear axle was replaced four times within two years, at his expense. The mechanic advised the contact of a potential recall on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign id number: 04v328000 (suspension:rear) however, the recall did not include his year, only the 2003 Lincoln town cars. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil f

The drivers inside door handle became unsecured from door panel. Unable to open door from inside vehicle. I took the vehicle to the dealer this morning and was informed the part is not available. There were no options given, except that the part would have to come from a salvage yard. I expressed my concern over the safety of this vehicle, should a collision or fire occur, the occupant would not be able to get out. I took the vehicle to my mechanic, and he is going to secure the handle tomorrow, so I can open the door from the inside. *tr