[Bobby00000]

I have just recently had this happen to me a few times and it scares the S**T outta me esp the first time, ive been using the cruise control since i got the car a few months ago with no issues up untill now. What happens is i go to set my cruise control and the car starts taking off and hauling ass down the road like im flooring my gas pedal!!! The off button on my cruise control doesnt shut it off, and my brakes dont over ride the cruise control, the only thing that seems to stop it is if i turn my overdrive off, and then brake my car to a stop and turn it off, i was looking and i saw the 98- 99 mustangs had a recall on the cruise control but i called up the dealership and they said it didnt and not to believe everything i read on the internet.... So has anyone ever had this happen or know a way they can help me out before this ends up getting me killed!!! thanks guys

[SlowSix]

check the cable on the throttle body...is it getting stuck maybe?

[stephen]

The problem is likely the cruise control cable. The plastic sheathing on the cable can split and cause the cable to stick. A temporary fix is to cut any loose plastic sheathing off but
the cable should be replaced. To stop the car turn off the ignition switch.

[Bobby00000]

thanks for the responses guys, i am however a little lost, which one is the cable for the cruise control that is likely the culprit here, and how hard are they to replace???

[SlowSix]

shouldn't be hard to replace...the cruise cable is cable on the left, has a little gray plastic connector on it
Someone can probably get a pic but I don't have any pics of my stock engine bay

[stephen]

This is a picture of the cables. The one with a red spring on it is the throttle cable. The smaller one on the outside is the cruise control cable.

mustang engine :: top of Mustang engine picture by swalch - Photobucket

[Rich J]

Damn Toyota Mustangs!

Well, sounds to me it's not just the cable that is acting up. If the off button doesn't turn it off then there is a problem there too. But then again, it could just be the cruise control cable interfering with the the normal accelerator cable.

[Bobby00000]

heres a pic of my cruise control cable,
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i cant figure out how to post pics on here its not letting my pics upload, but what should i check on the cable?? i didnt see any cracks but ill double check it to see if theres any cracks, is this a common problem with these mustangs??

[stephen]

Look at the part of the cable that moves and see if the plastic coating on it is coming apart. From your picture it looks like that might be happening.

This is a common problem with Ford products. When the cable goes bad it sticks in the open throttle position. Switching off the cruise control doesn't make any difference since it's a mechanical problem with the throttle being stuck open.

[xtreme 2]

Originally Posted by Rich J Damn Toyota Mustangs!

LOL

I would hint toward the control module for the CC if the wheel controls aren't working...

[Bobby00000]

well you guys were right i think.... I took a gander at the lil plastic cover near the end and there was a spot where it was broke and sticking up soo i went and cut it off havent had a problem since but i think imma buy a new one and replace it any one know a good place to get a new cable??? ebay??