Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2005 Lincoln Aviator.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
The contact owns a 2005 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward without warning and crashed into the preceding vehicle. The road conditions were dry. The vehicle continued to accelerate and push the vehicle in front. The contact had to release the emergency brake in order for the vehicle to stop. There were no injuries. The vehicle would not restart, and was towed. The mechanic could not duplicate the failure. However, the vehicle needed a new battery. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.
: the contact stated after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and it was determined that the vehicle was manufactured in this manner.