Seven problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1998 Ford Contour. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the accelerator cable. When the consumer takes his foot off the pedal the engine does not return to it's lower idling speed. The consumer is also experiencing electrical problems. The air bag light stays flashing. Owner has contacted the dealer and because of the VIN, this vehicle is not included in any recalls relating to the defects of this vehicle.
While driving vehicles accelerator cable broke causing the pedal to go to the floor resulting in loss of speed and acceleration. Dealer notified. Ts.
Owner received recall notice #99v194000. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle on appointed date. Mechanic repaired headlight switch. Failed to repair the throttle cable due to lack of parts & too many customers. Would need to reorder more parts & would notify owner, who is still waiting. (99s14 repaired) (99s19 waiting for parts).
The inner core wire of the accelerator cable experiencing failure, prior to recall notice (99v194000).
On 7/25/99, the car accelerated mysteriosly while I was driving on I-75 causing loss of control and accident. Later, notification of throttle cable recall was recieved. Also, check engine light showed problem with oxygen sensor. There was major damage over $5,000 to the car. The air bags failed to deploy and passenger shoulder harness failed to lock.
Recall 99v194000/throttle cable ; corrective action did not remedy the problem. While driving in heavy traffic throttle cable broke. Please give any further details.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to four seperate NHTSA recall notices 99v243000/ 99v194000/ 99v103000 and 98v233000. Also, manufacturer's recalls 99s23/99s19/99s14 and 98s26. Dealer refused to correct the recall problems without the consumer correcting the problem with transmission . Please provide any further details.