Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Mercury Sable. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (four problems).
While in park engine would idle at a very high speed. Also, while driving at any given speed vehicle will accelerate on its own, and it is very difficult to stop vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *consumer has not taken vehicle to dealership. Read details...
Over the past several months I have been noticing that my engine "revs" as I try to stop. The problem is intermitent but seems to be occurring more often. I had the dealer check it out-the 1st time I believe they just did a test drive and said they could find nothing wrong. Read details...
Driver loses ability to control vehicle speed. Vehicle goes 40 mph without depressing the gas pedal, lurches after stops and idles over 2000 rpms. Dealer replaced the throttle control cable and valve-air by pass. (parts number 9715, 9f715) Read details...