Five problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1999 Mercury Villager. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While accelerating the vehicle vibrated then jerked on it's own. The consumer had take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The consumer then informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.
Gas pedal sticks. You have to actually stomp on the accelerator to get it to move. Has done this since I have owned the vehicle. Dealer has cleaned throttle cable 3 times. Indicates it needs new throttle assembly. Techs were advised (per my dealer) from Ford to only clean throttle assembly when consumer complained. Now after many miles and no warranty they suggest changing the complete assembly at my cost. I understand that ohio residents have a class action suit for this. How do all other owners of these vehicles from other states particpate in making the manufacturer responsible for this defect?.
Gas pedal sticking. Problem is not in the cable.
Accelerator pedal was sticking after stopping, vehicle was checked repeatedly by dealer, who cleaned throttle cable. However problem was still occurring. Consumer very concerned about safety while driving on highway.
Gas pedal sticks ("off") when attempting to accelerate either from a stop or after coasting. Vehicle has been back to dealer twice. First they cleaned the throttle assembly, second time replaced the throttle body cable. Neither 'repair' did anything to help the problem. I checked your site and saw in 1998 and 1999 there were several more problems on these vans just like ours. We've nearly hit cars in front of us when trying to slowly move up in traffic, and often spin the wheels when trying to accelerate from stop signs or traffic lights.