Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (16 problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Ford Windstar


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Was driving down the road @ 55mph and the speedometer shot to 0mph and the trans was thrown into 1st. This happened several times. I am looking for a resolution. It acts as if vss isn't working. Even threw a code. I replaced the sensor and checked the wires all the way to the ecm.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford wind star. While driving with the vehicle speed cruise control activated at 52 mph the rpms increased to four. She deactivated the cruise control, but then all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Sudden acceleration while backing out of a parking space. Dealer notified, and unable to locate cause. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.   Read details...


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