Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2005 Mercury Mariner. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Throttle Sticking problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
On the freeway and car suddenly has overdrive light blinking, at the same time I began losing power, I was able to get off freeway but not after I open hood and nearly got run over. I was checking to see if there was overheating or smoke. But nothing. Read details...
While stopped, the accelerator pedal sticks in the "up" position, and requires excessive force to move the vehicle. This sometimes results in excessive acceleration when the pedal becomes unstuck. Read details...
Driving the car in cold weather the throttle would stick for the first couple of miles until the car was warmed up. This is a 4cyl. Auto trans. / same type of vehicle as Ford escape. Read details...