2008 Lincoln town car. Consumer states when the brake pedal is depressed, the gas pedal is also depressed *tgw the consumer stated instead of stopping, he hit a stop sign. *jb
2008 Lincoln Town Car brakes problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
2crashes
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 4 brakes complaints filed for the 2008 Lincoln Town Car, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Lincoln Town Car we track for brakes problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (4).
Brakes accounts for 20% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 4 categories tracked.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed and the engine revved. On another occasion, the brakes failed to respond and the emergency brake had to be applied in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure…
2008 Lincoln town car, purchased on 5/18/10 at cortese Lincoln, rochester ny. 6/1/10: began experiencing trouble stopping - intermittent 7/2/10: trip from rochester, ny to vermilion, oh; traveling i90 west, could not stop the car when approaching the toll booth in buffalo, ny. Stopped at the last second inches away from the car ahead. Pushed the pedal to the floor and put the car in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln town car. While approaching traffic in a lane, the brake pedal was applied and was slow to respond. The contact applied force and the brake pedal traveled to the floor. As a result, the contact crashed into the preceding vehicle. The driver sustained minor whiplash that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be…
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Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2008 Lincoln Town Car?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 32,236 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes 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 brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2008/Lincoln/Town Car.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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