Table 1 shows four common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Mercury Tracer. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
Consumer parallel parked when gas pedal got stuck and vehicle started to accelerate, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle in the rear and a public tree. Also both air bags did not deploy. Vehicle's estimated damages was $4000. 00 plus. Dealer/manufacturer wer not notified at this time. Read details...
While driving vehicle about 40 mph when passing another vehicle, it did not stop, accelerating until vehicle was 70 mph. Then continued as normal consumer said vehicle ha cruise control and was not engaged at that time. Read details...
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. Air bag monitor water shield replaced. Read details...