Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2002 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Cougar. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in a driveway, there was a sudden increase in the acceleration. The vehicle failed to decelerate even as the contact applied the brakes. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Mercury Cougar. While idling, the engine revs and the vehicle accelerates on its own. The dealer stated that no recalls were available; however, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 99v194000 (vehicle speed control). Read details...
Consumer depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle hesitated to accelerate, then it accelerated in full throttle. This resulted in an accident. Please provide more details. Ph Read details...