The consumer was unable to put the vehicle into gear. After contacting a mechanic, who came over, he checked the fuses and replaced them. The consumer was notified by her neighbor that garage was on fire. The fire department arrived, and had to break the garage door open to put the fire out. *ak the cruise control had gone out. *sc
1992 Lincoln Town Car acceleration complaints
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Dt: had just parked car in driveway and car was turned off. 15 minutes later there were 4 explosions and the car had blown up, and house caught on fire. There was no indication that there was any kind of problem. There were no signs of any problems. Consumer talked the dealer today, and they said there was a recall on the cruise control activation switch, recall 99s15. No recall notice was received by the consumer..no recall noticed received!!! Dealer said that even if the car was turned off for 3 months the car could still blow up because of the electrical current still running throughout the car. The car was just serviced for a tune up and oil changed, and was just aligned. Also, two front new tires were changed. This car was in tip top shape. The consequence of not receiving the recall notice resulted in the loss of a vehicle, and a burnt house. This was the only vehicle that the consumer owned. The recall was issued in 1999, and consumer never received this notice.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall #99v124000 repairs concerning speed control switch in june 1999. Dealer did not have the parts available. Dealer deactivated the speed control as a temporary solution until the parts were available. The owner was never notified. The owner contacted the dealer on 6/30/03. Dealer had no record of the recall or any repairs done to the vehicle. Dealer was refusing to do any repairs. Consumer requested a call back.
Received recall notice 99v124000 on the speed control switch. However, dealership iinformed the consumer that his vehicle was not included in this recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Engine shuts down to idle without warning at highway speed and in urban driving. Throttle input has no effect. After a matter of seconds to as long as 2 minutes it runs properly again. This is my mothers car and she is afraid to drive many places because of this problem. No wreck has happened yet, but several close calls have. Thank you , steven loucks.
When driving the car acts as if the accelerator has been released. The engine idles and will not respond to throttle input. After a short time the car returns to normal and runs fine. If at hyway speed it slows to about 20 MPH, at stop lights it will idle off and after a matter of seconds it will drive off according to throttle seting. This is a intermitant problem and has been happening for about 3 years. Dealers have been no help. This is my elderly mothers car and she is afraid to drive it in traffic. Any help on this problem would be appreciated. Thank you.
Speed control deactivation switch has shorted out. I am afraid of an underhood fire. Notified ford and the federal safety agency and lincoln dealership and was told by all the cant help me. The federal safety agency campaign #99v124000 / mfg.campaign # 99s15 speed control does not work.*ak referenced in ea02-025
When turning off the speed control, it will not turn off, and engine stayed at the speed it was going.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall notice 99v124000/ manufacturer's recall 99s15 in may, 1999. Dealer has not gotten the repair parts at this present time.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled out and quit without warning in the middle of traffic due to fuel pump failure. Also, transmission slippage, cruise control switch failed prior to recall, recall repairs performed, and sporadic miss in engine due to wires shorting out/ replaced wires.
Vehicle recall not able to be completed due to dealership problem (99v‑124). Mjs
While driving at 30mph depressed accelerator pedal andvehicle failed to respond. Would not accelerate. Vehicle did not die out. Pulled over to side of road & turned off vehicle. Then would restart. It's an intermittent problem. Taking vehicle to dealer.
Received recall notice 3 months ago. Contacted dealer for appointment. Was informed by mechanic no parts were available for the speed control switch.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when consumer put it into reverse resulting in loss of control and an accident. Nlm
Received recall notice 99v124000. Contacted dealer. Was informed parts were not available until mid to late july.
Received recall notice #99v124000 in mail & contacted dealer. Was informed by mechanic that no parts were available for the speed control. Would be notified when parts came in. So far has not heard anything & has been checking off & on.
Due to an electrical short in the cruise control vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle and consumer's house were completely burned. *ak referenced in ea02-025
The vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The vehicle was totaled. Also, vehicle was included under manufacturer's recall 99s15 concerning speed control failure. Manufacturer will bee notified.
When cruise control is activated and consumer applies the brakes, cruise control does not release, causing vehicle to idle while brakes are applied. Dealer has been contacted.
When brakes are applied speed control will not shut off. Dealer has been notified. *ak
Under hood fire car not started in over 12 hours burnt down house....
Electrical wiring/fuses failed, causing power mirrors/ warning light, door alarm/tail lights/dash lights/radio to malfunction. In addition, transmission jumped in/out of gears, and cruise control would not, at times, release with the application of the brakes. Also, premature wear of front brake pads. Finally, when vehicle reaches a certain speed, usually between 60-70 MPH, there is a strong whistling sound that permeates the entire vehicle.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident/no deployment of airbags during collision.
Accelerator cable failed.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident. (2nd vehicle on 601553)
When driving sometimes car accelerates and sometimes without putting pedal to the floor . Tt
Vehicle stays in high idle position, while driving at speed 55mph, have to kick accelerator pedal to slow vehicle down. Tt
The accelerator stuck and it accelerated on its own and caused an accident. Please describe. Tt
Intermittent sudden acceleration and delayed deacceleration when taking foot off accelerator pedal.
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