Speed Control Linkage problems of the 1998 Lincoln Continental

Two problems related to speed control linkage have been reported for the 1998 Lincoln Continental. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2000

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.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

While exiting a ramp into traffic vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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