Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Lincoln Continental. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (two problems).
Vehicle accelerates by itself. I have had the car in the shop approx. Every year for this since 2005 and as recent as June of 08. The dealership usually replaces the idle air control valve but this problem will again service after about one year. Read details...
Vehicle commenced to accelerate after applying brakes to slow down, and reoccurred again after shifting gear into reverse. Dealer was not notified at this time. The vehicle stopped when put to neutral. The dealer replaced the air by pass valve. Read details...
Consumer was pulling into the driveway and attempted to apply the brakes. Gas pedal is higher then brake pedal. Consumer applied the gas pedal, and vehicle went straight through the garage. Read details...