Cruise Control Problems of Ford Crown Victoria

Steering wheel is loose, feels like it could come. Air bag light is on, cruise controlnot working correctly. All these things are safety related and should be fixed. I think steering wheel should be repaired free of charge, since it's a major problem.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 65 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact mentioned that the brakes failed to engage. In order to stop the vehicle, the ignition key had to be turned to the off position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not inspected or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 88,000.

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1998 Ford Crown Victoria. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle cruise control failure. The consumer stated for the second time, the cruise control failed.

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*brake light switch replaced every few thousand miles, resulting gear shift to be stuck in park. *cruise control disabled.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall repaired for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. The same day after the repair was performed, while driving approximately 70 mph, she discovered that the cruise control did not work properly. The contact took the vehicle back two times to have the cruise control repaired, but the failure still persists. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 103,582.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a Ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in October of 2007 and immediately called the dealer. The dealer informed him that they did not know when the parts would be available; however, they deactivated his wiring harness. He received a new notice in March of 2008 stating that the parts were available. He contacted the dealer and they stated that he would have to personally order the parts if he wanted his vehicle repaired. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 95,650. Updated 4/2/08 updated 04/02/08.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a Ford recall notice for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in September of 2007. He immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired and a Ford representative informed him that the parts would be unavailable until October. The cruise control was disconnected on September 24, 2007. The contact called back in December and was informed that the parts would be available in January of 2008. The dealer never called him back to inform him that the parts would be available. There had been no failure to date. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 120,000. Updated 02-21-08.

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The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). The deactivation switch was disconnected by the dealer. Ford stated that the part would be unavailable until January of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 160,000. Updated 01/09/08. The consumer stated made 2 calls to the dealer inquiring about the part and repair to the cruise control which is needed because of nerve damage. Updated 12/12/07.

Recall and then no available replacement part for 6+ months. I have been told there are over 700 people ahead of me waiting for the replacement part!.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign id number 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control). The speed control switch was deactivated at the cost of $100. She called the manufacturer because the dealer charged her for the repair and was advised to file a complaint with NHTSA. One year later, the contact received another recall notice advising her to return to the dealer to finish the repair. She has not had the repair completed. The contact has a copy of the invoice. The failure and current mileages were unknown.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a Ford recall notice in August of 2007 for the vehicle speed control: cruise control. She immediately scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer disconnected the cruise control and advised her that the parts would not be available until December of 2007. She called the dealer back in December and they stated that the parts would be available in may of 2008. The contact has not notified the manufacturer. There had been no failure to date. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact received a Ford recall for the vehicle speed control: cruise control in August of 2007. The recall repair has not been performed, but the cruise control was disconnected. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 49,500. Updated 03-25-08 updated 03/25/08.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving between 55 and 60 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to decelerate. The cruise control would not reactivate. The contact stated that the automatic dimmer and heater fan stopped operating. The fuse only failed when the cruise control was engaged. The fuse has been replaced. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The contact's vehicle caught fire. A local mechanic repaired the heater core and manifold, but now there is an oil leak. The contact received a recall notice stating that the speed control could cause a fire. The dealer stated that because the repairs were made by an unauthorized mechanic, the contact would not be reimbursed for the repairs. The failure mileage was 128,705 and current mileage was 98,000.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. He pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the wiring harness was on fire. He attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not restart. The manufacturer stated that they would assume responsibility if he could provide pictures, a police report, and the title because a recall was issued for the speed control. The contact could not locate the police report. The recall number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 99,500 and current mileage was 102,000.

My 1996 Ford Crown Victoria was being driven a 7 mile drive to church on a Sunday morning. The driver of my car noticed the car was going very fast, (approx. 80 miles per hour. ) the driver stepped on the brake, but the car would not slow down. After riding the brake for about 4 miles, the panicky driver called a relative for help. The relative told the driver to pull over on the shoulder of the road to get the driver out of the danger of the highway. After holding the brake down for so many miles, the car finally slowed to around 40 miles per hour. Our car struck a van trying to make a turn into their church parking lot. Our car was filled with smoke and shaking violently before hitting the van. After being examined by two mechanics, our cars acceleration was caused by a faulty cruise control. The car's damages as well as the drivers and passengers mental anguish was tremendous. My car is still sitting in a body shop parking lot waiting to be repaired.

: 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. The vehicle crashed into someone's yard. There were no injuries sustained and there was a police report filed. There was substantial damage done to the contact's vehicle. Updated 03/03/06.

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96 Ford Crown Victoria burned while parked in garage for a period of 6 hours. Also, burned house. Fire department determined that the fire started on the cruise control switch that was attached to brake master cylinder. Fire destroyed contents of garage and house as well. This was a police vehicle for police use.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria. While driving 65 mph, the cruise control failed to activate. Approximately one month ago, the cruise control failed while driving downhill. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer approximately seven times for this failure. The cruise control no longer works. The current mileage was 33,000 and failure mileage was 1,000.

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During highspeed interstate highway travel with cruise control engaged, every time car hit a sharp bump in the road, the cruise control would disengage causing unexpected deceleration, causing dangerous situation from highspeed traffic approaching from behind. This is a continueing, ongoing problem.

Cruise control failed at almost full throttle while going uphill from lee vinning CA to mammoth lakes CA, on us 395, from about 4,000 ft to 8,000 ft elevation. Vehicle was a budget rental car, contract 133247, from long beach, CA, (lgb) airport location, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria, din [xxx], CA license [xxx], less than 9,000 miles. Brake & cruise control off switch did not remedy throttle position. Stopped car by applying brake & switching off engine on side of road. Did not attempt to switch engine off at high speed as it may, or may not, have locked steering wheel. Fixed problem as a "cable assembly" between "cruise control box" & carburetor had particularly come loose, jamming cable on pulley. There seem to be a defect in the fastener for the part reattached allowing recurrence. Budget @ 800 858 5377 would not record problem but told me to report to lgb budget at turned in. Spoke to service personnel at nearest Ford dealer, eastern sierra motors, bishop, CA who said there were other rare instances of this happening & that it was an item covered by warranty (phone 877 503 6257). Reported this to budget agent at lgb who was flippant & rude. He did not seem to care nor did I get the feeling that the item would be fixed. Time of report 0620 hrs/6 July 03 (budget was 20 minutes late opening). Agent reported his name as jock rocket (suspect this is not correct). I request that budget be contacted to have the car fixed so it will recur with a less experience driver who may be killed or injured. Also, Ford should be contacted to fix this defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Cruise control failed.

1997 Ford Crown Victoria cruise control problem the consumer received a recall notice in the mail regarding the speed control deactivation switch. He went to the dealer to have the replacement part installed which only took a few minutes. While driving, the consumer decided to test the cruise control and soon discovered the cruise control did not work. The cruise on light never came on. After the part was installed, the mechanic did not take the vehicle for a test drive. The consumer immediately turned around and drove back to the dealer. The consumer was informed he would have to pay $87. 00 for the diagnostic because the trouble shooting/diagnostic was not authorized/covered by the recall. The consumer stated the cruise control was working perfectly before the replacement part was installed.

Unacceptable outcome of 1997 Crown Victoria Ford speed control deactivation program. Consumer states that his speed control was working before being deactivated. The consumer decided to test the cruise control and discovered the cruise on light did not come on. Updated 10/17/08.