Cruise Control problems of the 1996 Ford Contour

Four problems related to cruise control have been reported for the 1996 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2010

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Contour. The contact stated that the vehicle would independently accelerate when driving with the cruise control activated at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure started intermittently but progressively became worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.

2 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2000

Transmission does not recognize any gears. Vehicle was towed to dealer & dealer hasn't had a chance to find the cause of the problem. Vechicle is also idleing very high.

3 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Cruise control component replaced due to vehicle missing and sputtering at 65 mph.

4 Cruise Control problem

Failure Date: 03/01/1996

Cruise control has never worked.


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