2001 Lincoln Town Car cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 26 complaints for the 2001 Lincoln Town Car, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
I started the car and when I put it into reverse it suddenly accelerated and hit a number of objects including a small tree. I was finally able to turn the car off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 lincoln town car. The contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated. The contact had to shut off the vehicle in order to stop. No warning indicators illuminated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred one other time and had to depress the brake pedal coming to a screeching stop. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Lincoln Town Car
- Air bags 56 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints