Table 1 shows eight common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1999 Mercury Villager. The number one most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator stuck (23 problems).
Purchased vehicle one week ago, since then whenever I am going from park to drive the vehicle accelerates on its own revving the engine at 5,000 rpms making it very hard to stop vehicle while applying the brakes. You have to shut vehicle off and then put it in park, then try it again. Read details...
Gas pedal getting stuck. Almost hitting a pedestrian. Took it to dealer. Dealer mechanic cleans the throttle body it works for few days but the problem keeps recurring. Read details...
I have a 1999 Mercury Villager, periodically the gas pedal will be very hard to push. It actually got stuck accelerating once. I have researched this online and have found many many complaints about this situation. Read details...