Speed Control Cable Problems of Mercury Mountaineer

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 the posted speed limit of 55mph. All was well until I approached a sharp hair pin curve about 4 miles into the trip. I gently started to apply the brake to cancel the cruise but the vehicle didn't respond to my attempt. In a state of panic, I firmly apply the brake to reduce speed and was only able to drop approximately 6-7 mph. Still well above the advised limit for that particular curve. After making it though the curve, the Mountaineer transmission down shifted and I was off to the races. I panicked and in doing so, failed to process and think clearly. My instinct was to keep pounding on the brakes in hope that the cruise cable with break or pop free. At 70mph my brakes were useless. It accelerated just past 80mph and finally right before my turn off onto the road that I live, my head cleared and I turned the ignition key to the off position and was able to coast into my neighborhood. As I exited the vehicle, every ounce of coolant was being shot out of the radiator and all four brake rotors were glowing cherry red. I was scared the thing was going to catch fire. Like incident report prior to mine, my cruise cable retainer had malfunctioned and was no longer anchored to its usual position. Ford has a major flaw in the way this system was designed and needs to take action so someone doesn't get killed. Hands down, the absolute scariest situation I've ever experienced.

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Curse control occasionally makes engine accelerate while and after brake applied while moving under 5 mph and even while stopped with brake still applied. More than once a pedestrian was at risk in a crosswalk while vehicle stopped with brake still applied, then engine suddenly became near full throttle, requiring even stronger pressing of brake peddle. We took the car to dealer (henry day Ford) who updated engine control rom; but same problem continued to exist. The dealer offered no warranty of repair or even acknowledgement of problem. We now drive with the cruse control and horn and ??? cable disconnected near windshield washer reservoir.

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To Ford motor company (fmc) via website: your inquiry: has any mechanic every came across a situation similar to my 2004 Mountaineer cruise control problem as follows: every time I set the cruise control between 27-45mph and descend a hill, the engine shuts down! that's right; no power steering, no power brakes, no engine running! this is definitely a safety/warranty issue to me? the Mercury service manager said that he never heard of such a problem and it's going to cost me at least $70. 00, just for him to figure out what's wrong! from fmc: thank you for contacting the Ford motor company customer relationship center regarding the cruise control concern on your 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. I sincerely understand the frustration that this experience has brought you. Please be advised that complete vehicle service records are maintained at the servicing dealership only. As dealerships are independently owned and operated, we do not have access to other vehicles' service records; thus, cannot determine if this is considered to be a common occurrence. Moreover, our dealers determine how the diagnostic fee will be applied when assigning technicians to service vehicles. In this instance, the $70 diagnostic fee that was quoted to you and the manner in which it would apply, is a standard practice for this dealership. I invite you to speak with the customer relations manager or the service manager, as he/she would be in the best position to address your diagnostic fee. At this time, I recommend that your vehicle be inspected by a Lincoln-Mercury dealership to determine the cause of any symptoms your vehicle may be experiencing. They have factory-trained technicians, the most current engineering service information, and the specialized equipment required to resolve your vehicle concerns. If there is no coverage under applicable warranties, recalls or extended service plans, repairs and services would be your responsibility. Make an appointment with fmc dealer.

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Driving on highway and tried to stop for red light. Cruise control had been on but when brakes were pressed vehicle was not slowing down. As I got closer to the stopped cars I put transmission into neutral and rpms went way up. I pulled over and shut off. Had car towed and repaired. It happened again on interstate next day. Brought to Ford dealer and told it was cruise control cable. This is a very dangerous situation.

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The cruise control was set at 65 mph when all of a sudden the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph. The dealer informed the consumer they would grease the throttle control cable, however the problem continued. The consumer stated there were two recalls on this issue. # 99-v-062-001 and 03-v-280-000.

While driving 55mph vehicle would decelerate, causing car to go into a skid.

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Car accelerates involuntarily at stop lights and in parking situation after 20+ miles of driving have been performed. Sometimes, vehicle will not go below 2,800 rpm during a coast and will not disengage throttle. The pedal is fine, and the cable is fine. Is now in second dealership in under two months and same problem cannot be corrected.

During normal operation of vehicle gas pedal will stick, allowing vehicle to accelerate without driver controlling the vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that accelerator cable was defective and must be replaced. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

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Vehicle was at a stop, consumer pressed on accelerator and nothing happened. Vehicle did not move, nor did engine rev. After a few minutes, accelerator responded again. Dealer disconnected speed control cable, and advised consumer that was what had caused the problem. Currently, pedal feels tight and popps back when consumer lets go of it.

On two occasions accelerator cable snapped, causing vehicle to be without power first occurrence was in traffic, and second occurrence on a dark road. Believed both incidents were due to faulty parts. Dealer notified, and repairs were being made again.

On three occasions when applying brakes , the throttle stuck, causing vehicle to increase speed.

Consumer unable to have recalled speed control cable repaired due to lack of parts. Nlm recall 99v-062.