Lincoln Continental adaptive cruise problems

Filed Sep 21, 2026 · Engine, Locks · 90,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Continental. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the message "Driver Door Fault - Use Inside Override Lever Map Pocket" was displayed and a chime sounded, disabling the Auto Hold, Cruise Control mode, and other functions. The message "Door Latch Fault" was displayed on the Ford Mobile App. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V077000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, the wrench warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with Emissions Recall: 25E08. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer retrieved an unrelated DTC for catalytic converter bank 2 below threshold, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an independent mechanic for the repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired three times for an oil pan gasket leak, which the contact associated with a TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · MI

Upon startup 2 error messages appear. Driver Side Door Defaults Adaptive Cruise Control Default

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Driver assistance, Seats · 28,000 miles · VA

"takata recall", on april 25, I was traveling to atlanta, ga from virginia to attend a conference and stopped to get gas and my driver's door locked me inside the car. I had to use the latch to release the lock. I have contacted dealership about the issue and I have not received any remedy to this issue. My vehicle will not let me set the cruise control on the highway, the wrench light stays lit and I'm worried about what else maybe wrong. I'm afraid to drive my car that I'm paying payments on. It has been almost 5 months and still no remedy.

Filed Feb 15, 2016 · Acceleration · 75,000 miles · TX

The vehicle was being driven at approximately 40 MPH, was being accelerated to enter a highway. Due to traffic, there was a let off on the accelerator pedal to allow another driver to merge, and the vehicle did not respond, instead it continued to accelerate without having any driver input. Brakes were applied, and the vehicle remained at near full power, and the driver had to apply breaks hard to slow, and pull off highway. Attempts to shift the vehicle into neutral resulted in the transmission wanting to go into reverse instead of neutral. Once off the road, the engine was shut down. When restarted, it was still stuck at wide open throttle. Several attempts to unstick failed. After it remained off a short time, and the accelerator pedal operated, it returned to normal. A short time later while testing in the parking lot, the problem recurred. Further investigation leads me to believe it may be related to the cruise control, as the issue appeared to be electronic in nature, as the operation of the throttle cable with the vehicle off showed no evidence of any sort of stickiness or unusual resistance. Cruise control unit was unplugged, and the vehicle tested. The problem did not recur at this time. I drove it home later that night in light traffic. The vehicle will be taken to a shop to evaluate damage caused when trying to shift into neutral to avoid accident, and see if a root cause can be determined. As there are several other similar incidents of this type I beleive it may be a manufacturers defect. This is a low mileage vehicle with approximately 75,000 miles. This is an extremely dangerous condition that should be thoroughly investigated and a recall issued, regardless of age, as this could cause additional injuries or fatalities.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Acceleration · 101,000 miles · CA · fire

Spontaneous fire in engine compartment. Vehicle last driven about 12 hours before, and had been off since that time. During a downpour, and while parked in the driveway, the vehicle ignited shortly after 6am - 02/06/10. Events and remaining evidence closely match those described in the cruise control switch fires for other ford models (including same model-year town cars).

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Acceleration · 140,000 miles · PA

There are times when I am using my cruise control and step on the brake to disengage it that the car actually speeds up. I have to step on the brake several times to get it to disengage. It is quite scary.

Filed Oct 19, 2008 · Acceleration · 115,000 miles · CA

2001 lincoln continental / 115,000 miles while driving on the 10 fwy in july 2008, and without activating cruise control, or pressing sharply on the gas pedal, my car began to suddenly accelerate at top speed. The engine roared with a loud sound and immediately went into full operating power. The sound of the engine at full throttle was unmistakable and as I looked at the dash board gauges, I saw my speedometer needle quickly reach 90 MPH and kept moving higher. Realizing I was in danger, I applied the brake to slow the vehicle, but the brake pedal was not slowing my car down in the normal fashion. It only depressed about - of the normal range. Confused, I quickly glanced down at my feet to check for an object or floor mat that would cause my gas pedal to be stuck or lodged. There were no objects to be found. With my car continuing at a speed of at least 90 MPH, and my left foot on the brake, I then felt the gas pedal beneath my right foot move away and down toward the floor board on its own. I lifted the gas pedal with my foot in an attempt to reverse the acceleration, but it didn't work. Realizing I had no control of my car, I repeatedly pressed my brake pedal, but this only slowed the car from 90 MPH to 70 MPH; it was not bringing my car to a complete stop. With many cars surrounding me, a crash became imminent ? So I moved 2 lanes over into the shoulder of the road. I was traveling at approx 60mph at this point & kept braking to try to regain control of my vehicle. The brakes were not stopping my vehicle so I put the car in neutral, which slowed the vehicle to approx 40 MPH. Still moving forward, with both feet on my brake pedal pushing as hard as I could, I had no choice but to engage the e-brake as a last option. This slowed my car to about 15 MPH, after which I put the car in park. The car came to a complete stop. I removed the key from the ignition.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Electrical · NJ

Concerned about fires identifed as being caused by the hot wired cruise control switch as recently reported on twice on television. I am affraid to put cars in garage. There are no incidents. Can't proceed with this complaint without dates. Cars: 2001 lincoln continental and 2004 sable ls

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · NY

When going down a hill with the cruise control on the car keeps picking up speed.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Transmission · IN

The cruise control was engaged, the driver had just touched the resume button when the motor made a wild revving and racing noise, and with that, all the gears were gone. It was as if the vehicle was in neutral. The vehicle was towed to the nearest ford dealer who couldn't see vehicle for at least a week. Consumer considered this to be a transmission failure. *ak