Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2000 Mercury Mystique. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control cable (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
Intermittently when speed control was activated it would accelerate beyond set speed, eventually causing vehicle to stall out and die. Also, intermittently vehicle would accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly when brakes were applied. Dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Read details...
When shifting gears lever jams. Also, can hear a grinding noise when shifting. Vehicle is hard to shift as though something is ready to snap. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that cable connector to shift was tangled. Wire was exposed, and had something to do with linkage and transmission. Read details...
Backing out of driveway and accelerator stuck. Indidual could not remove foot from pedal. It's possible she somehow turned on the cruise control and thats why she could not control the car. Read details...