1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Mileage: 103,467

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Mileage: 103,467

WELL I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE DAY AND SMOKE WAS STARTING TO POOR OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY DASHBOARD LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE HOUSE TO BE ABLE MAKE IT HOME AND THEN AFTER I HAD GOTTEN HOME I CUT THE CAR OFF AND WAS NOT ABLE TO START IT UP SINCE

Mileage: 103,467

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MANEUVERED IN EITHER DIRECTION TO PREVENT IT FROM SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15E082000 (STEERING), 96V135000 (STEERING), 98V001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V318000 (AIR BAGS), AND 95E006002 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON (423 TUSCARAWAS ST W, CANTON, OH 44702) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MANEUVERED IN EITHER DIRECTION TO PREVENT IT FROM SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15E082000 (STEERING), 96V135000 (STEERING), 98V001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V318000 (AIR BAGS), AND 95E006002 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON (423 TUSCARAWAS ST W, CANTON, OH 44702) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STIFF WHEN DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. FURTHERMORE, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE MANEUVERED IN EITHER DIRECTION TO PREVENT IT FROM SEIZING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15E082000 (STEERING), 96V135000 (STEERING), 98V001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), 01V318000 (AIR BAGS), AND 95E006002 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. LIBERTY FORD LINCOLN CANTON (423 TUSCARAWAS ST W, CANTON, OH 44702) AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS TO PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 98I001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 95V063000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE FAILURE DUE TO SIMILAR FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT NOTICED A POOL OF FLUID UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE IDLING. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE LEAKING FLUID. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 98I001000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 95V063000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AS POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE FAILURE DUE TO SIMILAR FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Mileage: 2,010

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Mileage: 2,010

THE BALL JOINT SO MY 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR HAVE FELL OFF THE LOWER CONTROLLER ARM IS BADLY DAMAGED AND I GET A LOT OF MISFIRES IN THE ENGINE IS JUST A LOT OF STUFF THIS WRONG WITH IT

Mileage: 2,010

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

THE 1995 IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION, WINDOWS, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (UNLOCATABLE SHORTAGE) DO NOT WORK. GOOD MILEAGE AND SEATS, ETC VERY GOOD. THE KEY SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE AND YOU CAN REMOVE KEYS WITHOUT TURNING OFF. NO AIR BAGS OPERABLE. *TR

Mileage: 80,000

THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WENT OFF AT NIGHT COMPLETELY 4 TIMES AND BACK ON. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH ABOUT A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE AT 4AM WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS MARKER LIGHTS AND EVERYLIGHT EXCEPT TAIL LIGHTS WENT OFF. I RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH AND BACK ON. I REACHED FOR THE BLINKERS WHICH WORKED AND SAW I WAS IN THE OTHER LANE. I WENT INTO MY LANE AND STOPPED. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND ALL OTHER LIGHTS. THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN TWICE. THE SECOND TIME ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. THE LAST TIME I HAD TO HAVE A WRECKER PULL ME OUT OF A SIDE DITCH. I CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY WERE VERY RUDE AND WOULD NOT HELP AT ALL. I TOLD THEM THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE , EVEN MORE SO THAT THE SPEED CONTROL RECALL. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PAY TO HAVE THIS LOOKED INTO. THEY WOULDN'T EVEN LET ME SPEAK TO A SUPERVISOR. THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER INSTANCES WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER PEOPLE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP SAID IT HAPPENS OFTEN ON 05 MARQUIS AND TOWN CAR. THEY SAID T

Mileage: 217,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 LINCOLN TOWNCAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A RESIDENTIAL GARAGE, IT IGNITED INTO FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES AND ALSO DETECTED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE AREA OF THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPONENT. THE CONTACT'S GARAGE AND THE VEHICLE WERE DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. ...UPDATED 09-26-13 *BF

Mileage: 97,000

[XXX] DROVE [XXX] 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR FOR DAY AND ARRIVED HOME BETWEEN 5:00 TO 5:30 P.M. ON 3/4/13. [XXX] PULLED LINCOLN INTO GARAGE NEXT TO [XXX] 1956 FORD THUNDERBIRD. [XXX] PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR BEHIND TOWN CAR WITH OUR MINIVAN AND WENT INTO GARAGE TO PUT SOME THINGS AWAY. [XXX] SHUT GARAGE DOOR AND WENT OUTSIDE GARAGE DOOR INTO HOUSE TO PUT PURSE INSIDE. [XXX]IMMEDIATELY WENT BACK OUTSIDE AND WENT TO DECK TO WATER PLANTS AND SMELLED AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF SIDE GARAGE DOOR. [XXX] OPENED SIDE GARAGE DOOR AND SAW FIRE COMING OUT OF HOOD ON DRIVER'S SIDE OF LINCOLN TOWN CAR AND SPREADING. [XXX] RAN INSIDE HOUSE GOT [XXX] AND TOLD HIM ABOUT FIRE AND CALL 911.[XXX] GRABBED KEYS TO MINIVAN AND HOUSE PHONE AND CALLED 911. [XXX] CAME OUT, AND TRIED TO PUT WATER ON FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE TO BECAUSE OF HEAT. WHEN [XXX] FIRST SAW CAR THERE WAS A HOLE BURNED THROUGH METAL HOOD TO ABOUT 3 FEET IN DIAMETER IN FRONT OF FIRE WALL OF DRIVER'S SIDE OF LINCOLN TOWN CAR.

Mileage: 104,000

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE HAZARD STILL EXISTS. ANY ATTEMPT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK TO FULL WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND HEAVY FUEL SPILLAGE. A TIME PERIOD DOES NOT ELIMINATE A DEFECT NOR A POTENTIAL VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR

THE SEAL MATERIAL BETWEEN THE FUEL FILLER PIPE AND THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DOES NOT PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE. THIS FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT. A RECALL (RECALL 95V06300) TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE SEAL WAS ISSUED. BECAUSE OF A TIME LAPSE, THE MANUFACTURER HAS REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE HAZARD STILL EXISTS. ANY ATTEMPT TO FILL THE FUEL TANK TO FULL WILL CAUSE IMMEDIATE AND HEAVY FUEL SPILLAGE. A TIME PERIOD DOES NOT ELIMINATE A DEFECT NOR A POTENTIAL VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. *TR

COMPONENT: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS SUMMARY: COMSUMER COMPLAINING THAT POWER WINDOWS ON DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO CABLE LINES THAT ARE CONNECTED TO TRACKS BROKE. BOTH WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING WITHIN TWO MONTH APART, I ALREADY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE PART, AND IT HAS BROKEN AGAIN, IS THERE A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THIS LITTLE PLASTIC PART THAT KEEPS BREAKING. DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE, IT IS SO EXPENSIVE. CAN YOU ASSIST? *TT