Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
I was driving in town and several times when I slowed down to stop at a stop sign or corner, after braking my car accelerated by itself. The engine revved up and made the car jump forward. I had to slightly release the brake snd brake harder to stop and avoid going into the intersection. Read details...
Cruise control, sudden acceleration. Car went to 80 before I could stop it vehicle is a 2008 Mercury Grand Marquis LS with 27,500 miles on it . The dealer replaced the ecm. This happened to my wife also at 35 mph went to 65 before she stopped it. Read details...
Update on odi number 10208094. On the day the Mercury that I own was returned to the dealer to solve the safety problem, an accident occurred within 10 miles of my home. The vehicle was a late model Lincoln town car. Read details...