Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the speed control linkage (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems).
While placing vehicle in reverse and then applying brakes to drive it, vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to hit a wall. Dealer has been contacted. Read details...
Intermittently the throttle will stick not allowing the vehicle to acccelerate when applying pressure. More than normal pressure has to to be applied, which makes vehicle accelerate with more speed than intended. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide more information. Read details...
After coming to a stop at stop light accelerator pedal was stuck. Engine revved, and vehicle bumped into the one in front. Vehicle has accelerated like this twice. Dealer could not determine what caused this. Read details...