1993 Lincoln Town CAR Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 14%of 176 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,587miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR, 14% of the 176 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,587 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was working on doing maintenance on my car. Next thing I know, there's a fire. I got it out quickly enough with the original extinguisher. The speed control harness, which had a recall at one point, is burned and a brake line busted. 9f924 is the number for the part. I do not know for certain if this was ever replaced. But it must have been hot enough to catch brake fluid on fire”
NHTSA complaint #11246137, filed 2019-08, 83,000 miles“1993 Lincoln Town Car cruise control would not turn off after applying brakes. While driving the vehicle for approximately 15 miles with the cruise control set at 55 MPH I approached a red light and applied the break and the cruise control did not turn off. To avoid a collision the breaks were applied as hard as possible and I put the automatic transmission in neutral, whereas the engine RPM raced but the vehicle stopped accelerating. After the light turned green I put the vehicle back in drive and preceded to the curb where I again put the vehicle in park and turned off the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10278672, filed 2009-07, 140,000 miles“The fuel line rusted and ruptured on my Town Car on september 9, 2004. I called Lincoln and they will not even concider looking at this vehicle. My husband is a mechanic and has seen this problem with a 200 navigator...where the brakes and fuel lines were rusted and the brake lines ruptured. I would like this matter looked into and fixed. This is not a wear and tear item and I should not be expected to pay for it. I do not have the $2000.+ that it will cost to repair the vehicle. I mean this is definatly a safty issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10090797, filed 2004-09, 140,000 miles“Consumer had picked up vehicle from dealership after brake line was replaced. Owner drove the vehicle about 5 miles and front driver side wheel caught on fire. Vehicle was towed to the dealership after flames were put out. Consumer was informed front wheel locked up because of brake caliper failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10048045, filed 2003-11, 39,359 miles“When the consumer applied the brakes at a low speed, the pedal went to the floor, which resulted in the consumer rear ending another motorist. The air bags deployed and consequently the air bag broke the passenger's arm.”
NHTSA complaint #10057396, filed 2004-03, 94,174 milesRelated recalls
- 95V133000Jul 11, 1995Improper 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…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1993–1995, Dabryan Lincoln Towncar 1993–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 5 | 25% |
| 2007 | 13 | 15% |
| 2006 | 21 | 15% |
| 2005 | 24 | 20% |
| 2004 | 10 | 12% |
| 2003 | 15 | 7% |
| 2002 | 11 | 17% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 13 | 12% |
| 1999 | 19 | 13% |
| 1998 | 20 | 13% |
| 1997 | 44 | 14% |
| 1996 | 30 | 12% |
| 1995 | 52 | 32% |
| 1994 | 23 | 15% |
| 1993 | 25 | 14% |
| 1992 | 32 | 13% |
| 1991 | 44 | 28% |
| 1990 | 17 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR
43 complaintsVehicle speed control
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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