Mercury Villager owners have reported 165 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator stuck (56 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (51 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
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...
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...
The accelerator pedal has been sticking since about 60,000 miles. It now has over 100k. I have lubed every component from the pedal to the throttle plate, but it has not helped. When pulling away from a stop, the pedal (or linkage) hangs and excessive force must be applied, resulting in either Read details...
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. Read details...