1993 crown victoria defective speed control deactivation switch caused an under hood fire. *ts ***nar*** the consumer was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall(99s15).
1993 Ford Crown Victoria acceleration complaints
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Throttle stuck in reverse. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle and hit a house. Vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a brick wall.
Speed control will not desengage upon tapping on brakes. Consumer has contacted dealer.
The accelerator stuck while backing out of a parking lot causing the car to hit two other vehicles which were parked, passenger suffered fractured ribs and multiple bruises, driver sustained bruised chest from hitting the steering wheel, vehicle was totaled. Nlm
While driving and letting off the gas pedal, vehicle continues and won't slow down. Please provide further information.
Cruise control failed, resembles the federal safety agency campaign number 99v124000 minus underhood fire. Contacted ford 05-04-00 - response not on their VIN list of affected vehicles. *ak referenced in ea02-025
While applying the brakes vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated, resulting in a collision.
Cruise control is defective. Yh
During recall repair 99v‑124 of the spped control deactivation switch consumer feels dealer made additional repairs (drive belt, diagnostic test, t-connector and hose for pcv) that were unneeded. Nlm
Recall # 99v124000 ford/speed control switch; dealer does not have parts to correct recall notice. Owner has waited for two months. Owner has received second notice. Ford recall 99s15.
Consumer received manufacturer's recall 99s15, concerning speed control. Contacted dealer, and was informed no parts were available.
Had rec'd recall notice (399v124000) in the mail & notified dealer. Was informed by mechanic that no parts were available & do not know when they would be. The manufacturer do not know when the parts would be availabe. Had the cruise control wires disabled prior to receiving notice. Owner is disabled & uses the cruise control in order to drive.
Vehicle was involvoed in a fire while parked in consumer drivway, cause of fire may be due to recent mfr. Recall # 99 s 15 concerning ignition switch. Mfr. Notified and informed consumer vehicle was not under recall. Also vehicle on hold for a week for inspection if needed at cooks salvage 228/392-2288. Referenced in ea02-025
Cruise control system does not engage. Dealer/manfacturer were contacted about the problem. Problem has not been corected.
Sudden acceleration caused accidents.
Cruise control was set for 60 MPH ,went to disengage,started to accelerate did not disengage, took about 4 minutes in order to slow down or gain control. This defect can result in an accident.
Sudden acceleration due to throttle valve failure.
Antilock braking system failed.
Vehicles has erratic acceleration and deceleration while driving. Tt
Excessive play in accelerator pedal.
Throttle sensor replaced.
Throttle position sensor failed, causing vehicle to hesitate/buck/jerk/surge.
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