2002 Lincoln Town Car vehicle speed control problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2002 Lincoln Town Car — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After hearing c. The recent sudden acceleration with toyota vehicles, I am prompted to write you again regarding the sudden acceleration with my 2002 lincoln towncar. While attempting to drive up my driveway, and park in my garage, traveling c. 5 mph, the car suddenly sounded as if were revving and…”
filed Feb 3, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 lincoln town car. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. She was unable to stop the vehicle until one minute later. The mechanic and dealer were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The current and failure…”
filed Oct 29, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Town Car years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Town Car | 5 | 25% |
| 2007 Town Car | 32 | 38% |
| 2006 Town Car | 26 | 18% |
| 2005 Town Car | 34 | 29% |
| 2004 Town Car | 19 | 23% |
| 2003 Town Car | 18 | 9% |
| 2001 Town Car | 26 | 16% |
| 2000 Town Car | 9 | 8% |
| 1999 Town Car | 5 | 3% |
| 1998 Town Car | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 Town Car | 43 | 14% |
| 1996 Town Car | 33 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Lincoln Town Car
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.