1998 Lincoln Town CAR Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 13%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,920miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Lincoln Town CAR, 13% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,920 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Accident 7/11/04 wife rear ended a dodge dorango and totaled her Lincoln Town Car. She didn't see thr car stop in front of her quick enough when applying the brakes the car went in a nice straight line but did not have good braking . I found this to be true when driving this car myself . Now we have to pay the price of increased ins. And a bad mark . My wife has never had an accident but there is no room for this in the ins. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086683, filed 2004-08, 28,500 miles“I have had a brake problems with the front brakes they kept locking-up and smoking 1 first round they changed a front right hub and sensor, that lasted about 1 mile that was around $425.00 dollars. Picked up the car drove it home 1/4 mile the ABS light came on. This time it had to be towed back to the dealer. Car sat for one week because a tech was on vacation! Then I got a call from my service rep and gave me price around $3200.00 for the repair. After thinking how much money I put in the car over the years I gave her the go ahead to do the work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070609, filed 2004-01, 129,408 miles“When braking , the steering wheel would pull hard to the right. This made it hard for the driver to maintain control of vehicle. The brake rotors were warped. Also the lower ball joints were replaced, the engine light illuminated, the dealer found the evap canister solenoid valve leaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10038255, filed 2003-11, 23,000 miles“My 1998 Lincoln Town Car (approx 35,000 miles) dramatically pulls to the right during braking when road conditions are wet and the car is travelling in excess of 40 miles per hour. This problem is addressed in fordmotor company's repair bulliten 98-13-4 dtd 07/06/98. Notwithstanding having the car repaired by an ase certified mechanic (napa approved) in accordance with the service bulliten the problem has reoccured after 3,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005269, filed 2003-02, 30,920 miles“Vehicle experienced problem with vibration when brakes were applied due to excessive warping of rotors. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that nothing else could be done at this time. Vibration still present after replacing the rotors.”
NHTSA complaint #865619, filed 2000-07Brakes: 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 1998 Lincoln Town CAR
32 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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