Consumer Complaint Detail

LINCOLN / TOWN CAR / 1994

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006076444 Incident Date: Jan, 14 2006
Consumer's City: MURRYSVILLE Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: TOWN CAR Model Year: 1994
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1LNLM81W7RY Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 22 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 08 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal city road conditions there was complete brake failure which almost caused the vehicle hit another vehicle driving in front. the vehicle was taken to the dealership who observed rusting in the hydraulic line. the line was located under the driver side. fluid leaked out of the line leaving the rear wheels without braking action. the contact expressed concern because the fluid lines were not stainless steel manufactured. there was a recall # 95v133000 for the vehicle however it did not mention the corrosion as a factor for possible fluid leakage.*ak updated 11/03/06. *jb