Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
While reversing out of the garage vehicle suddenly accelerated to the maximum speed. Consumer's foot was depressed on the brake pedal when this occurred. Consumer immediately turned the ignition off, and removed the key from the ignition. Vehicle stopped and rolled into the gate. Read details...
Idle controller cause vehicle to accelerate to 20mph on its own without depressing accelerator, have to press brake hard to keep vehicle still, hazardous to operate vehicle Read details...
As consumer started to pull out and accelerate to pass a slow moving vehicle, when all of a sudden the gas pedal went to the floor with no power, consumer then engage the cruise control at 40 mph which got him to an auto parts store, where a mechanic showed concumer the accelerator cable break Read details...