Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
Accelerator pedal sticks when accelerating from a stop, then, when it is freed, the van accelerates rapidly causing the van to lurch forward. This is dangerous for two reasons. One, when maneuvering in tight parking like situations, the van will lurch forward unexpectedly, and two, when pulling out Read details...
Driver reports he must have had his foot on the brake and accelerator at the same time (semi-panic brake application). Police report states "tire marks" on the (dry) pavement. One does not produce "tire marks" on dry pavement (no turning involved) without brake application. Read details...
The accelerator linkage periodically sticks when you accelerate. We were told that this must be a problem since the parts were backordered and we had to wait a month to get it fixed the first time. It is sticking again and we are taking it back to thouroughbred Ford in kansas city, mo where we had Read details...