Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Lincoln Town Car has 21 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.
21
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT CALLED IN REGARDS TO HAVING A BRAKE FAILUR... |
| Apr 16, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL ... |
| Apr 1, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | I JUST PURCHASED A USED 2005 LINCOLN. THE 1ST DAY OF/DURING DRIVING IT, I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WHEN... |
| Dec 1, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED... |
| Dec 17, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | APPLIED BRAKES AND CAR UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6-7 OVER THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE L... |
| Aug 1, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATURE SERIES APPROXIMATELY TWENTY FIVE MILES PER HOUR. WH... |
| Aug 27, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHI... |
| Mar 3, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR, SIGNATURE SERIES, THAT ON THE SAME DAY ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE GOING ... |
| Sep 30, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE... |
| Dec 5, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AFTER BEING PARKED IN PARKING LOT - ENGINE TURNED OFF, NO RADIO PLAYING, ETC. WE STARTED THE VEHICLE... |
| Jun 1, 2009 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHENEVER THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS... |
| Dec 17, 2008 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP AT APPROXIMATELY 12-15 MPH, T... |
| Dec 15, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 3-40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. WH... |
| Jun 6, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT A ... |
| Jan 20, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE | ON THE 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDDLE ARE TO CLOSE. WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE IT IS... |
| Jan 15, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR SIGNATURE. BRAND NEW, ONLY 200 MILES ON CAR. INTERMITTENTLY, THE ENGINE ACCELE... |
| Dec 24, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED ON THREE OCCASIONS. ON ALL THREE OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDA... |
| Dec 1, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED BRAKES FAILED AND VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD INTERMITTENTLY. WHILE DEPRESSING... |
| Nov 18, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY NEW TOWN CAR AND ON THE SHORT DRIVE HOME, I REAR ENDED A CAR STOPPED AT A TRAF... |
| Aug 5, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH ... |