Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Mercury Mountaineer

Mercury Mountaineer owners have reported 218 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (75 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (50 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Mercury Mountaineer

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Started losing power ,did not want to go pas 30 miles per hr ,then it ramed up and came to a stop with no acceleration ,I shut it off then start it again and was able to get home at a low rate of speed while continuing to have these problems, another day while far away from home the engine rammed   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

I purchased a used 2005 Mercury Mountaineer last month, with 135,400 miles, while using cruise control and traveling approximately 35 mph, the road went from level to a very slight downgrade. The car then just shut off after audible warning bell was heard.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

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.   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

I was on my way home from work(approx 12 miles) and decided I'd try out the cruise control in my newly acquired 2000 Mountaineer 302 awd. The first part of the commute is what I would consider harmless and a very safe stretch to test out this feature so I press the cruise button to set my speed at   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The contact stated that he shifted into drive and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact mentioned that he had to shift to neutral in order to stop the vehicle and stated that the failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.   Read details...




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