Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2006 Mercury Montego. 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 (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. The contact stated that while parallel parking, the vehicle independently accelerated and lunged forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was due to the throttle body. The local dealer was not contacted. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Mercury Montego. While driving with the cruise control activated, the contact depressed the brake pedal to slow down, but the vehicle failed to stop. The brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when it was depressed and the vehicle felt as if the vehicle were accelerating. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle became stuck at 3500 rpm's. The contact believes it was caused by the accelerator pedal sticking. The engine had to be turned off before the vehicle would stop. Three attempts were made at restarting the vehicle before it would idle normally. Read details...