Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford Mustang


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1997 Ford Mustang

The Cruise Control problem

While driving in a 55 mph zone, I attempted to set my cruise control. I did this successfully. However, about 5 minutes later, the car began to slow down as if the control was disengaged. After I realized this, I pumped the brakes to disengage the c/c.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

When attempting to merge into traffic at low speeds, the vehicle pulled to the left and accelerated to speeds of 35 to 40mph 0without any reason, causing an accident.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

There is not a safety issue, just a 2+ second delay in the acceleration when punched.   Read details...


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