Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1997 Mercury Tracer

Two problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1997 Mercury Tracer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 10/20/1998

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.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 04/29/1998

When foot is off the accelerator, the vehicle speeds up. Dealer insists vehicle works right, and that acceleration has to do with use of excess fuel.


Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1997 Mercury Tracer



Fuel Economy of Tracer Vehicles
Tracer Service Bulletins
Tracer Safety Recalls
Tracer Defect Investigations