CONSUMER ALLEGES BRAKE APPLICATION LEADING TO ENGINE REVVING. VEHICLE MOVES FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 6 MONTHS AND INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED 12-14 TIMES. RAN ACROSS INTERSECTION ONCE BECAUSE COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE SERVICED AT SAFFARD LINCOLN MERCURY IN MD. 3110 AUTOMOBILE BLVD SILVER SPRING MD 20904. DEALER RUN COMPUTER TEST BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE INC…
2006 Lincoln Town Car cruise control problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 02/12/16*LJ UPDATED 02/17/16.*JB
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 Lincoln Town Car?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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