Mercury Marauder owners have reported 6 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
On my 2003 Mercury Marauder, the fuel and brake pedals are too close together. On more than one occasion, I have hit both of them at the same time causing me to "bump" the car into something. Read details...
The consumer stated the cruise control failed, which caused the vehicle to accelerate on it's own. Dealer notified. When the consumer activated and set the speed control, the cruise control would not remain at the set speed. Read details...
While going 10-20 mph vehicle sudden ly accelerated in the driveway and hit a parked car. Vehicle was in drive, and then experienced sudden acceleration. There were black tire marks from the rear wheels from where the car accelerated. Then. The vehicle hit the other parked family vehicle. Read details...