Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Table 1 shows seven common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Ford Contour. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (eight problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Stalls out if you take your foot off the gas, surges between 1-4 rmps, engine light is on, all started after I had the heater blower switch replaced.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle didn't stop until it impacted a building. Prior to the incident, the vehicle was at idle in the park gear for 5 minutes. The passenger sustained injuries.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Several times during the past 3 months the gas pedal/accelerator seemed to "stick" or race and I could not get the car to idle to back down until I put it in gear. July 3, while driving in busy traffic, the accelerator/gas pedal went to the floor and fortunately I was able to steer the   Read details...


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