1993 Ford Crown Victoria: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · CA

*brake light switch replaced every few thousand miles, resulting gear shift to be stuck in park. *cruise control disabled.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Acceleration · 132,905 miles · MS · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. While the engine was on with the gear in park the contact noticed that there were blue and black smoke under the hood. Moments later the contact noticed that a fire had begun on the front end of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The contact noticed prior that ford recall #08v051000, vehicle speed control:cruise control had already been serviced on his vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 132905.

Filed Apr 4, 2008 · Acceleration · 152,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact stated that she had been waiting for the recall repair for the cruise control (the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 07v336000: vehicle speed control) or 08v051000 (vehicle speed control:cruise control) for a long time. On april 4, 2008, the contact went to the dealer to have the recall part installed. After the repair, she realized that the cruise control no longer functioned at all. The dealer did not provide much assistance. The current mileage was 154,000 and failure mileage was 152,000. Updated 04/28/08. *lj the consumer stated her mechanic was able to get the part and now the cruise control works. Updated

Filed Dec 31, 2007 · Acceleration · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control: cruise control). His local dealer stated that they did not have the parts available for the recall repair nor did they have the parts to deactivate the cruise control switch. The manufacturer has not been notified. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2007 · Acceleration · CA

I have an 1993 ford crown victoria that has many recalls. I took the vehicle to heritage ford (209) 529-5110 to have the cruise control disconnected as per an recall notice I received. I was told that the new cruise control would be connected in october or november. I called the service manager on 11/13/2007 to find out when I can bring the vehicle to have the new cruise control connected. I was told that it won't be until january or february until this will happen. My situation is that as an independent insurance adjuster. I am on the road covering a large area at times & with the price of fuel, I want the cruise control hooked up for fuel savings! There are four other recalls with the vehicle. I will confront the dealership about them after I get this problem taken care of. Thank you cliff miller

Filed Oct 25, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 93,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford crown victoria. The contact received a recall notice in september of 2007 for the vehicle speed cruise control switch. A week prior to receiving the notice, he noticed a burning smell and the gears would stick when the vehicle was placed in park. The dealer stated that the wiring harness melted due to the switch. Approximately two weeks later, the failure recurred while driving. In order to park the vehicle safely, the contact had to leave the vehicle in neutral and apply the emergency brake. However, the burning smell remained. He has not yet taken the vehicle back to the dealer or notified the manufacturer. The speed and recall number were unknown. The failure mileage was 93,000 and current mileage was 95,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer stated the problem is the wiring on the brake light switch. Which also interlocks the transmission from being moved out of park unless the brake is depressed. Updated

Filed May 4, 2000 · Acceleration · GA

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

Filed Oct 1, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · LA

Cruise control is defective. Yh

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Acceleration · FL

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.

Filed Jun 2, 1999 · Acceleration · MI

Cruise control system does not engage. Dealer/manfacturer were contacted about the problem. Problem has not been corected.

Filed Nov 18, 1997 · Acceleration · NJ

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.