Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
While at a stop light the vehicle accelerated to full throttle. Driver was able to force vehicle in park and avoid a crash. Dealer unable to find a problem.
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |