Ford Aerostar owners have reported 11 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control linkage (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control cable (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When accelerating consumer had to depress the gas pedal several times to get the vehicle to move. When the vehicle moved the throttle got stuck, and revved very high. Dealer informed the consumer that the throttle linkage had a sticking problem. Read details...
Vehicle was brought up to 65 mph on interstate highway and placed under cruise control. Vehicle accelerated out of control to speeds in excess of 90mph, and would not respond to attempts to disengage throttle or crusise control. Read details...
Vehicle experienced failure of the idle air control valve/motor causing air bypass to stick. Mjs Read details...
When straightening the vehicle up in a parking space the vehicle was put in reverse and it took off, the vehicle hit a house. The dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Read details...
Mainly when van was in park engine revved up by itself. Also, van had a slight increase in speed while driving. Van was taken to the dealership. Dealership was not able to duplicate the problem. Read details...