Three problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Mercury Sable. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into and destroyed the contact's garage door. He stated that the only way to stop the vehicle was to place it in park. The contact called the dealer and is awaiting a response. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 78,000. Updated 12/31/07 updated.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while driving at sl0w speeds / coming to a stop.
Vehicle suddenly accelerates while in drive or reverse or slowing down. Dealer has been contacted.