1990 Ford Thunderbird acceleration problems

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 155,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH on dry flat road conditions, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. The brakes were applied and kept the vehicle from further accelerating. The vehicle pulled over without incident. The contact let the vehicle cool down for an hour, and then drove to the residence. The contact noticed a the federal safety agency recall#96v071000 regarding electrical system: ignition on the federal safety agency website. The service dealer was contacted and determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The contact expressed that many fuses have blown out due to this ignition problem, and sometimes a clicking sound was heard coming from the steering column when making turns to either side.

Filed Jan 28, 2005 · Acceleration · 54,000 miles · AL · crash

Car was backed out of garage. While in reverse, the engine began racing wide open, went across 2 driveways and hit another vehicle. Brakes would not stop it and would not go out of reverse. The only way to stop it was impact and turning the ignition off. This all took place in about 3 seconds.

Filed May 2, 2003 · Acceleration · MN · crash

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when the vehicle was shifted from park to drive which caused the vehicle to drive through a garage smashing the wall.

Filed Oct 2, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · VA

Throttle sticks and causes brakes notto work. Driver has to put car in neutral in order to stop.

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Acceleration · CA

Cruise control when engaged causes vehicle to increase speed. Would be going over 80mph at times. Tapping brakes or accelerator failed to deactivate cruise control. Finally, managed to veer to side of road & turned vehicle off. This caused vehicle to lock up, endangering vehicle & other drivers. Problem is intermittent. Took to dealership & mechanic was not able to locate or resolve problem.

Filed Dec 1, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA

After all the problems that I have experienced with my ford thunderbird, I now refuse to purchase another ford car and I would never recommend a ford vehicle to anyone. Between the power window failures, transmission failure, air compressor failure, batter failure, fuel pump failure, throttle failure, etc... I could keep going on how much trouble it has put me through and waste of money that this car has cost me. I am completely dissatisfied. I wanted to purchase an american made vehicle for certain aspects of knowing I am helping out the us(job wise), but my views have since changed. Besides the fact that I refuse to buy another ford car, I realize that quality and safety are not ford's strength and may leave to purchase a foreign car to which I may find some happiness. It has gotten to the point where the car is in the shop ever other week. If it's not one problem, it is another. I am truly fed up. And by the way, I know for a fact that I am not the only person with these problems. I know others, who through bad experiences also refuse to buy ford vehicles.

Filed Jan 28, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · WA

Brake pedal would not go down when brakes were applied. Also, throttle was stuck all the way to the floor. Dealer not aware of the problem. Occurred during very in cold temperatures. Problem still exists. Provide further information.

Filed Dec 16, 1997 · Acceleration · VA

Upon accelerating the gas pedal becomes stuck, decreasing control of steering and braking.

Filed Oct 7, 1997 · Acceleration · CA

While driving at 40 MPH, gas pedal stuck, vehicle kept going.

Filed Jun 6, 1997 · Acceleration · OR · crash

Vehicle accelerated while parking and ran into a tree. Second time this has happened. 1st time ford blamed owner.