Ford Thunderbird adaptive cruise problems

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Airbags · NY

When driving the air bag light began blinking the horn and cruise control switchesystem stopped working in motion failure of the clock spring

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 25,000 miles · WA · crash

Coming off I-5 freeway in west washintong state. Stopped for red light and then moved into left turn lane but car kept picking up speed, applied brakes (hard) slowing down but auto not wanting to stop. Applied emergency brake, car slowed down more, could hear engine racing and feel it still wanting to go. Slipped car into neutral on the auto transmision, now forward progress slowing down greatly but still hit rear of car in front of me. Ford in body repair shop so have not been able to take to ford to exam for any defect(s). I only use my right foot to accelrate and brake so I know I was not stepping on gas pedal & other foot using brake at same time. Car had been on cruise control prior to accident set at 60 MPH for I-5 driving.

Filed Aug 5, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 26,000 miles · GA

The most recent problem started in june 2009 when the airbag indicator light came on for no reason and wouldn't go off (is it working or not? Safety issue?) then within a matter of weeks everything on the steering column controls quit working or went berserk. The cruise controls suddenly went haywire accelerating when any button was pushed now they don't work at all (safety issue). A car pulled out in front of me, I slammed on the brakes and laid on the horn and nothing!!! A terrible crash was missed by literally inches( safety issue)...30 minutes later the horn worked. The next day I tried about 30 times and I got it to beep twice. The radio/cd controls sometimes work and sometimes don't. Change from radio to cd and suddenly the volume is blasting (shocked enough for it to be a safety issue). I was told over the phone it is a clock spring issue and the estimate was $450!!!!! In addition my 2002 thunderbird was purchased jan 2,2003. It was one of the last cars off of the line before the 2002 model switch to 2003. I have had the same coil on plug issues that were recalled on 2003's, yet dealer would do nothing for me.it started only 2,000 mls out of initial warranty. I have replaced 3 of the coils/gasket cover and now the 4th coil is bad with gasket leaking. The design is unchanged from 2002 to 2003, why not fix mine? Twice I have lost power when accelerating and the car hesitated or stalled in middle of driving. If you don't consider that a safety issue then try pulling out in atlanta traffic and see what you think. In addition now the passenger side auto door latch won't work. This is by far the worst car I have ever had in my life. I had purchased three prior ford vehicles at the same dealership and they would do nothing for me. I never had the first complaint on any other ford vehicles.... Now the dealer has gone out of business...... Please I am begging you see if you can get these issues fixed I have poured enough money into this car and it isn't fair!

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Acceleration · 63,000 miles · OR

I have a 1994 ford thunderbird that the cruise control continuously lurches or lunges while engaged. I can no trust it so I must shut the cruise control off in order to prevent a possible accident. This started sometime ago and continues to this date.

Filed Jul 18, 2008 · Acceleration · 80,000 miles · GA

Cruise control stopped working.

Filed Mar 8, 2007 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · FL

Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2002 ford thunderbird. The contact stated when he set the cruise control it would not stay engaged. Also, the contact had problems turning the cruise control on. There were no warning indicators. The failure mileage was 15,000. The dealer diagnosed the problem as the cruise brake pedal switch being inoperative. A new switch was installed and the cruise control works properly. The contact has the repair invoice.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Acceleration · IL

The cruise control was inoperative.

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA

1. Plastic intake manifold failure - covered by general recall 97m91, although similar plastic engineering is applied to both valve covers but is not is not covered by recall. The ford service rep informed me that the heater core will blow soon too. 2. The brakes/rotors have been a chronic problem - this is my 2nd thunderbird - both cars had the same type problems. I have replaced rotors, brake pads repeatedly without solving the problem. The car has severe front end vibration which is makes the car unenjoyable and dangerous. I have changed tire sizes and brands 4 times. The consumer reports research that I have done on this car causes me to be afraid of it. 3. The cruise control defect was also dangerouts, but it was repaired satisfactory.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Acceleration · MO

As consumer started to pull out and accelerate to pass a slow moving vehicle, when all of a sudden the gas pedal went to the floor with no power, consumer then engage the cruise control at 40 MPH which got him to an auto parts store, where a mechanic showed concumer the accelerator cable break about 4-6 inches from the connector in the engine compartment within the protective conduit.

Filed May 18, 2001 · Acceleration · IL · crash · 1 injury

When airbag deploded cruise controls flew at my daughter I though this was very unsafe and want to know if the design has been change inthe ford line for cruise control panel.