Mercury Sable owners have reported 2 problems related to car throttle sticking (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mercury Sable based on all problems reported for the Sable.
The car started accelerating on its own to 80 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone. There was a high risk of striking pedestrians. Immediately put the car in neutral and slammed the brakes and also engaged the parking brake. It was a very scary experience. Took the car to the dealer and the dealer was able to replicate the problem in the parking lot. Got the car throttle body replaced for $376. Apparently the throttle body sticks. Did some research on the internet and found that NHTSA has been investigating this issue for a long time. Not sure why a recall has not been issued? this defect could result in people getting killed -- I feel that I have a responsibility to ensure that something is done so that others do not experience the same problem.
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Engine throttle sticks at 1200 to 2500 rpm while driving.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Cable problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems | |
| Car Throttle Stuck problems | |
| Speed Control Springs problems | |
| Car Throttle Sticking problems |