Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Mercury Marquis. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems |
In firestone store parking area perpendicular to service for attendant to fill the rt frt tire. Pulled up to attendant , applied brakes and veh surged ahead, struggled to control to no avail. Made diffucult u turn to avoid drv into street traffic, crashed other veh, cont'd on jumping 2 inside pk Read details...
Consumer stated the accelerator would stick on occasions, also when the brake was applied the vehicle failed to stop. Ts Read details...
The contact complained about intermittent sudden acceleration. It occurred when the climate was hot, and the engine was warm. When taking foot off of the accelerator to move it to the brake pedal the engine revved and the ripens warehouse. Read details...