3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,667 miles

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1996 Lincoln Town Car engine problems

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1996 Lincoln Town Car Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 262023

Town Car 8-cyl

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1996 Lincoln Town Car. The contact stated while the vehicle was turned on and he was shifting the vehicle from park(P) to drive(D), with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle lunged forward at high speed. The contact stated that the acceleration was extreme. The contact observed smoke coming from the rear tires as the vehicle accelerated. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle after approximately 50 feet but had to depress the brake pedal with force. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was not turned off but was shifted to park(P). The contact had tested and shifted the vehicle from park (P), drive (D), neutral (N) and reverse (R) and the vehicle reacted normally to each gear change. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. The contact stated that the vehicle was sold to the mechanic who repaired it.

- Rapid City, SD, USA

problem #2

Jun 112003

(reported on)

Town Car

  • miles
While in park the speedometer and mileage go up when the accelerator pedal is depressed.

- Harrison Township, MI, USA

problem #1

Apr 241998

(reported on)

Town Car

  • miles
Vehicle shook upon presing gas pedal, but not to the floor.

- Chestertow, MD, USA

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