Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Mercury Mystique. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
Consumer's vehicle was in parking lot when consumer tapped the accelerator lightly, then suddenly engine roared, and vehicle accelerated on it's own up to 40-50 mph. Consumer could not slow down vehicle, after 50-100 yards vehicle crashed into guardrail, causing extensive damage to vehicle. Read details...
While driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph accelerator got stuck and would not return to the idle speed. In the process, the accelerator cable broke, causing the vehicle to lose power. Owner called the manufacturer, and was told that it was the driver's fault, and there was nothing else Read details...