Speed Control Cable Problems of Ford Contour

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 car around a corner to the side of the road. The police were able to push the car into a car repair place where the mechanic suggested I call Ford about a recall. The speed control cable had just snapped right off! I called from the repair place and Ford said there was no recall on my VIN vehicle. I had the car towed to my home as I was leaving town the next day. I have returned now and after searching your site have found what seems to be the recall for the very problem I have with my 1996 Ford Contour. I called a Ford dealership and was told my VIN did not have the recall problem. What is my next step, please? lucy hocking lucyhocking@yahoo. Com 414-541-2326 414-520-8323 make : Ford model : Contour year : 1996 manufacturer : Ford motor company mfr's report date : Dec 03, 1997 NHTSA campaign id number : 97v225000 component: vehicle speed control:cables potential number of units affected : 38000 summary: vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with the traction control option. The throttle cables were damaged during vehicle assembly leading to fraying or separation of the throttle cable. Consequence: this condition could prevent the engine from returning to idle.

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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.

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After the vehicle came to a complete stop the engine continued to rev at high rmps. This was due to the defect described in the accelerator cable recall 00v425000, but the VIN was not included in the recall. N.

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.

Consumer having trouble scheduling recall repair due to lack of parts.

The accelerator cable shredded and jammed causing the accelerator to stick at 65 mph.

Throttle cable sticks, can prevent from returning to idle. Owner states that there is a recall on the vehicles that have traction control . This vehicle does not have traction control, and is experiencing the same problem. Owner will be notifying Ford. (97v-205).

Recall 99v194000/throttle cable ; corrective action did not remedy the problem. While driving in heavy traffic throttle cable broke. Please give any further details.

The accelerator cable broke causing vehicle to stall and leaving the consumer stranded, there is a recall (97v225), however the dealer states that the VIN is not included in the recall.

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.