1994 Lincoln Town CAR Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 15%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR, 15% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air cond. Problem= air- heat dirercion motor failed. Brake failer problem= total brake failer ,petal failer during a non panic stop due to backed up traffic on x-way. Two pumps on the petal and it went down to the floor board. I was able to miss the car by a panic turn to the left. I just missed the stop car on the road still doing 45 MPH. Car was hauled to alex karras Lincoln mercury for repair.. No help in contacting ford for help. Brakes lines next to the frame under the driver seat were rusted out. The rusted lineswere not saved.”
NHTSA complaint #10071120, filed 2004-01, 55,000 miles“Consumer advised that left side lower ball joint connected to wheel separated while driving causing loss of steering control. Dealer advised joint separated due to lack of grease at assembly. Both lower ball joints were replaced and aligned the front end. Needed front brakes replaced. Consumer declined brake repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10002075, filed 2003-01, 99,000 miles“While coming to a stop sign consumer depressed the brake pedal. Consumer checked under the hood and found that the brake fluid level was less than half full. Vehicle was taken home, and the brake line was found to be ruptured.”
NHTSA complaint #10074101, filed 2004-05, 140,500 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Town Car. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed an odor of burning rubber and plastic. The vehicle became engulfed with smoke and flames. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the burned body on the hood of the vehicle was above the master cylinder. No report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10870791, filed 2016-05, 130,000 miles“The contact owns a 1994 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the brakes would not respond. The contact had to apply excessive pressure to the brake pedal and pump it repeatedly. Additionally, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated there was a rear brake seal leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10522121, filed 2013-06, 200,000 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
- 94V152000Aug 9, 1994The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. If one or more of the nuts come off the…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1994, Ford Crown Victoria 1994, Mercury Grand Marquis 1994
- 94V129000Jul 12, 1994The brake pedal push rod retainer (hairpin clip) may be missing or not properly installed on the service brake pedal. This can cause disengagement of the…Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1994, Continental 1994
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 1994 Lincoln Town CAR
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsSeats
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Lincoln Town CAR
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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