Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control cable (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford Thunderbird


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Ford Thunderbird

The Accelerator Pedal problem

While driving on the highway vehicle suddenly accelerated. Vehicle revved even while the consumer had both feet on the brake. Consumer pulled over to the side, went through a guard rail, and finally stopped when the vehicle hit a tree. Vehicle was totaled.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Accelerator cable broke causing loss of power on the interstate.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Engine idle problem.   Read details...


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