2000 Ford Contour SVTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Speed Control

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The speed control system is controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM). The speed control system is designed to maintain a selected vehicle speed between 48 and 200 km/h (30 and 124 mph).

The speed control system is controlled by the steering wheel-mounted switches (ON, OFF, SET+, SET-, RESUME, and CANCEL), and the brake pedal. The steering wheel-mounted switches are backlit.

The speed control functions include:

  • turn on the speed control system
  • set and maintain the desired vehicle speed
  • accelerate the vehicle speed
  • tap-up/tap-down the vehicle speed
  • resume the prior vehicle speed
  • turn off the vehicle speed control system
  • cancel the speed control
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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