Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Lincoln Town Car. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems |
The contact owns a 2000 Lincoln towncar. While driving 55 mph with the cruise control activated he attempted to engage the brake pedal while making a turn and the cruise control would not deactivate. The contact was forced to shift gear into neutral to stop the vehicle and deactivate the cruise Read details...
While pulling into a parking space vehicle commenced to accelerate. Vehicle lurched forward and ran up an embankment. No injuries or property damage to report. Vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic could not find anything wrong. Consumer will be taking the vehicle to the dealer. . . Read details...
While traveling at 60 mph consumer turned on cruise control, was getting ready to exit and put on brakes to cut off speed control, vehicle slowed down, and then accelerated back to 60 mph. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said switch was bad that worked with brakes. Read details...