We have classified the 6 complaints from 2000 Lincoln Town Car about ELECTRICAL SYSTEM into the following categories.
No indication or warning prior to incident. within 2 mi of driving, battery light came on, electrical issues began (radio/dome lights, etc), then smoke billowing from under hood. immediately pulled over, turned off ignition, and entire front end was on fire.
Bob utter ford auto dealership in sherman, tx tried to sell us a car that the odometer reading didn't match the carfax or its own registration sticker on the windshield. when we returned the vehicle they became verbally confrontational to us. we requested the paperwork they had made us sign to take the vehicle home for an overnight test drive. it had our personal identification information on it that we did not want to leave in their hands. they began stalling tactics and then verbally ordered us off their property. *tr
2000 lincoln town car caught fire under the dashboard. consumer stated that they pulled into a parking lot. *kb ohio traffic crash report# 10-0069-91. *jb
While driving the dash board completely illuminated. the vehicle then shut down. contacted the dealer. was told it is an electrical problem. please provide any further information. *nm
Electrical problem. massive corrosion of pcm harness under junction box. *ak
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled, and electrical system malfunctioned. *ak
Known defect by ford concerning 2000 lincoln town car electrical problem with wiring harness and transmission wiring. this defects creates an environment and condition of hazard and danger to assigned operator of vehicle. known defect by ford manufacturer is documented by service by service alerts. ford is negligent in not having a recall as this is a definite safety issue. car stalls, shakes violently on freeway, falsely activiating abs, traction control, shut off. the vehicle is endangering my life and others. consumer are putting their life at risk and spending thousands on an issue that can be corrected and prevented by the manufacturer who is aware of the defect.*ak
While after driving for one hour and parking consumer noticed a burning rubber smell coming from under the hood. as a result the engine started smoking. no fire reported. *ak
The vehicle caught on fire and burnt up the garage while parked. the fire department and insurance inspector indicated that the fire originated from the driver side engine compartment. the component that caused the fire was undetermined but it was related to the electrical system. a fire report was filed. *ak *nm
Ingition switch has to be turns on several times before the engine would start. dealer notified. please provide further details. mr
The stereo system has been replaced and the new system has the same failure. the stereo button lights do not come on at night and the stereo itself does not stay on for the required 10 minutes after vehicle shut-off (until doors are opened). *la the automatic door locks no longer lock after car is in drive. the horn no longer honks when the auto-key lock is activated. *la
Airbag light keeps flashing, vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, wiring harness was replaced, did not remedy problem. *ak
Windows will not go up at times or go down at times. also, radio will intermittently work, and other electrical parts will not work. also. has contacted dealer, and dealer statesd that it could be because of computer module. *ak