Issue ID | 209914 |
Internal NHTSA # | 720253 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | WINDSTAR |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/04/99 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Cruise control stopped working and car accelerated out of control. The system could not be shut off either by using the brake, or off switch. The only way to turn it off is to brake to a stop (against the engine) and turn off the car. After waiting about 5 minutes the cruise control will shut off. The problem was reported to the dealer, but they could not find a problem. Problem still exists. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | EDINBORO, PA |
VIN pattern | 2FMDA5145SBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/06/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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