Mercury Mystique owners have reported 42 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's speed control linkage (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When you have traveled 30mins/15 to 18 miles the car began to slow down/the speedometer began to drop even though you are pushing the gas peddle and the rpm gauge is waving back and fourth. It happened on 09/25/15, 10/08,13,14/2015. I was traveling 60mph and 45mph. 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...
While pulling into a parking space and shifting into park engine suddenly accelerated, and vehicle hit a building wall. No injury was reported. Repairs were being done at dealer. Read details...
I have a 1998 Mercury Mystique. The vehicle recently began running abnormally. So in inspection of this, I discovered that the vehicles acceleration is being raised without me even touching the gas. I was on the road and my vehicle was speeding up on it's own and I couldn't figure out why. Read details...
Cruise control cable linkage got hooked onto the bleeder causing the throttle to stick. The dealer has been notified. Nlm Read details...