Car Accelerates On Its Own Problems of Ford Contour

Ford Contour owners have reported 6 problems related to car accelerates on its own (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Contour based on all problems reported for the Contour.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 12/01/1999

While driving and braking engine revved and suddenly accelerated and the brakes would not slow down the vehicle. Had to use the emergency brake, and run up an a curb in order to stop the vehicle. Manufacturer contacted. Please provide further information.

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2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 2000 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 11/01/1999

Throttle sticks intermittently, causing the vehicle to accelerate suddenly . Dealer has been contacted.

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3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1999 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 09/01/1999

While driving vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly without the owner pressing the gas pedal. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.

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4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 08/10/1999

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while it was in park, hitting a burger king resulting in injury.

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5 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1998 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 06/12/1998

Sudden acceleration resulting in collision.

6 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem of the 1996 Ford Contour

Failure Date: 11/25/1996

While parking vehicle, backing up, vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped curve and slammed into metal newspaper box.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems	27
Cruise Control problems	13
Speed Control Cable problems	13
Speed Control Linkage problems	12
Accelerator Pedal problems	10
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	6
Speed Sensor problems	1