Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
: the contact stated while traveling 55 mph the cruise control would not disengage. The contact tried to disengage the cruise control at the steering wheel. When that did not work, the brake was applied. The vehicle accelerated and the brake would not stop the vehicle. Read details...
While braking, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The consumer had to shift to neutral to decelerate the vehicle. This problem happened three times. Read details...
The brake pedal and gas pedal were designed too close together, which caused the consumer to press the accelerator instead of the brake pedal. Read details...