Accelerator Pedal Problems of Mercury Mountaineer - part 1

The contact owns a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated while traveling on a major highway, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact stated that the brake pedal had to be engaged and the accelerator pedal had to be depress several times in order to release it. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the pedal was abnormally resistant and the vehicle would not respond. The engine was turned off and when restarted, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred three times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

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Accelerator: speed control car lurched out of control in reverse and forward intermittently.

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This is the second complaint. The 2005 Mercury Mountaineer spontaneously accelerated on the freeway. I was driving at 70 mph and it accelerated to over 80 mph. The gas pedal was pulling itself down.

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. While pulling into a parking spot at 5 mph, the vehicle automatically accelerated to an unknown speed. The contact was depressing the brake pedal at the time of failure. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 23,000.

While driving the entire accelerator assembly fell off onto the floor. This occurred on interstate.

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I read an article from the chicago tribune titled "sticky throttles. " I have a 2003 Mercury Mountaineer and the unintended acceleration happened to me on July 13th. I was coming to a stop at a stop light and just as I was about to a complete stop, with my foot on the brake, it tried to accelerate and then stopped. So you may also want to look a the 2003 model also. The article I mentioned is below. Sticky throttles chicago (chicago tribune)--the national highway traffic safety administration is investigating 690,000 2002 Ford explorers and Mercury Mountaineer sport-utility vehicles after complaints of sticking throttles and unintended acceleration. The agency's preliminary investigation of vehicles with 4- liter, 6-cylinder engines was prompted by 15 complaints. Nhtsa is investigating 2003 and 2004 Ford mustang, mustang convertible and mustang gts after complaints of accelerator pedal interference with the car's carpet. The probe involves about 20,000 mustangs. Nhtsa investigations can lead to vehicle recalls.

While driving down the road had been having trouble with having to force the accelrator down to accel and without warning while approaching a stop sign. Had foot on brake, released brake pressure, and tried to push gas pedal, but the gas pedal broke, and was dangling by wires. Had to coast vehicle to curb to get out of street to safety. No repairs have been made. Towed vehicleto owners home. Ford issued recall on same model and year but this vehicle wasnot included due to VIN . Mechanic suggested it could be a throttle body.

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When the vehicle in put into drive from park, the vehicle jumps forward even though the gas has not been applied. The problem was reported to the dealer who stated they reprogrammed the vehicle computer.

While driving 50 mph the consumer felt something under h is foot snap. The consumer lost speed, pulled over to the side of the road, to discover the bolt holding the accelerator pedal had fallen off. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle in order to have the repair done.

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Accelerated 1999 Mercury Mountaineer v8 from stop light. Throttle got stuck in accelerate position. Tried to free throttle by repeated pulsing with foot but acccelerator stuck in full throttle position and could not stop car! had to turn off ignition resulting in no power steering or braking. Was able to free throttle by removcing throttle cover (on engine) and manually moving throttle by hand. Would have hit car in front of me if there was traffic! throttle plate assembly replaced by authorized Ford dealer at my cost.

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About two years ago owner purchased the vehicle 2002 Mercury Mountaineer. Right away owner complained of acceleration problem. While driving on the road vehicle felt like it was shifting when it accelerated. Vehicle usually did this about 25-30 mph or even higher speeds. The rpms would raise and increase speed. It felt like a transmission problem because it would accelerate, and raise the rpms without warning. There were no lights to indicate a problem. The first time the vehicle was taken to the dealer they didn't know what the problem was. The dealership was cooperative. The dealer replaced about half the transmission because they were thinking that it was a transmission problem. The problem has remained about the same and was still going on. When it accelerated by itself it sped up about 5-10 mph. The rpms went up by about 1000. Owner would like to make the office of defect investigation investigators aware that he would like to have someone come and check out the vehicle, and even take the vehicle away for further analysis if they would like to. He another vehicle to drive, and insisted about getting the problem with the accelerator repaired.

While driving there was unattended acceleration. Consumer's foot actually was on the brake and at the accelerator pedal at the same time. The pedals were very close together. Accident occurred. Vehicle was totaled. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. . . . . . Once off the exit ram slid through grass an dinto pine tree.

While driving on a neighborhood road the entire accelerator assembly fell of onto the floor. I found no evidence of the nuts used to affix the assembly to the fire wall. Had this occurred on interstate driving or in heavy city traffic an accident could happen.

When applying the accelerator pedal from a stop position it caused a momentary pulse before the vehicle went into motion. Vehicle had been to the dealer on numerous occasions, and they were unable to locate the problem. The consumer stated that the pause was so severe that it jerks all passengers heads . The vehicle also had transmission problems. The transmission had a harsh shift and clunk when going into reverse or drive. The transmission has been repaired.

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The front end dash has a very loud rattle while letting up on the gas or depressing the brake the vehicle has been in the shop five times. They have readjusted the a/c lines many times, tightened items in the engine, and replaced a missing bolt in the firewall. It was fixed once that last a couple of months, but the noise is back. It will be going in the shop for the sixth time. Also, there is a squeak when going over bumps. It has been in the shop twice and they replaced the ball bearing joints. However, the squeak is back.

Consumer states vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from park into drive, vehicle collides with light pole damaging the front of the vehicle. And neither of the air bags deploy. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts.

Gas pedal keeps sticking, and it is too hard to stop vehicle due to brake failure.

While leaving parking lot, accelerater pedal became stuck. Driver came to a stop by hitting other cars. Air bags did not deploy. Cause unknown.

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Consumer noticed while traveling at any speed gas pedal would stick. Dealer have been contacted. Mr this condition increased to 2 to 4 times a day. Dealer could not find anything wrong.

Accelerator pedal is too close to brake pedal. This causes sudden acceleration when applying brake pedal because both pedals are being applied. Appointment for dealer has been made.

When brakes are applied and making a sudden stop vehicle idles in neutral. Then, jumps into drive. When gas pedal is depressed vehicle will not respond. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further details.

Gas pedal sticks intermittently. Forcing pedal causes vehicle to surge/dealer check said no problem found at this time. Prior to taking to dealer I attempted lubrication in interior and under hood. Seemed to stop problem for 30 minutes to an hour, then intemittant sticking returned.

I heard on the radio that there is an investigation into 2002 my Ford explorers and Mercury Mountaineers. I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer that seems to have the same problem. I have had it to the dealership several times and they refuse to admit there is a problem.

Vehicle was going 70mph and trying to accelerate consumer noticed that throttle was stuck. Consumer had to stomp on throttle to get it unstuck, almost running off the road. Throttle body assembly had to be replaced.

Gas pedal came off while he driving. Currently, being told that it was one piece and had to be welded.

Gas pedal came completely apart. Unable to accelerate. Mr *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*741060.

At 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle slowed down instead. Took to dealer who found transmission needed to be replaced. Ford will replace it with remanufactured transmission. Traveling at 30-40 mph, the transmission slipped badly.

At 25 mph while applying gas pedal, engine revved, but vehicle started to slow down instead. Took vehicle to dealer who found that transmission needed to be replaced. Ford replaced it with remanufactured transmission. At a speed of 30 to 40 mph, the transmission slips and was replaced.

Throtle sticks in the closed position. Similar to NHTSA recall number 00v422. When throttle closed, sticks, causing the vehicle to jump. Came close to hitting car in front. Dealer refused to replace at dealers expense.

Accelerator pedal is to close to the brake pedal. Three different drivers of my vechicle have accidently hit the accelerator while braking. This has caused one accident with 0 property damage however the other driver is claiming $12,000 in injuries.

Distance between gas and brake pedal is only an inch and half. This caused two major accidents, and 2 minor crashes. Please provide further information.

Accelerator too close to brake pedal, vehicle speeds up when applying brake in a panic situation, results in an accident.

Accelerator too close to brake pedal, vehicle speeds up when applying brake in a panic situation, results in accident.

When starting the vehicle and putting foot on the gas pedal, the pedal snaps open and the throttle sticks. .