Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1999 Mercury Sable

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Sable. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2001

Brake pedal is too close to throttle. Drivers foot is on the brake and gas pedals at the same time, accelerator over powers brake pedal, consumer feels this is very unsafe. Consumer stated he took vehicle to the dealer and he was informed that nothing was wrong.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 09/10/1999

Driver took foot off accelerator to decelerate when the vehicle would not slow down which could have resulted in an accident.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1999 Mercury Sable



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