Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental

Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Lincoln Continental


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2002 Lincoln Continental

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and without warning. The contact attempted to decelerate however, the vehicle would not respond.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

The cruise control did not control the maximum speed when going down hill. The cruise control was set at 65 but the vehicle was traveling 80 mph. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who informed him that the vehicle was designed this way.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

The vehicle was being driven at approximately 40 mph, was being accelerated to enter a highway. Due to traffic, there was a let off on the accelerator pedal to allow another driver to merge, and the vehicle did not respond, instead it continued to accelerate without having any driver input.   Read details...


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