Service Brakes Problems of Mercury Villager

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. Driver had episode of microsleep: when alerted by the event taking place, he could not get the vehicle stopped in time to prevent hitting and fatally injuring a pedestrian. Upon examination of accident vehicle, inspector discovered unusual arched accelerator pedal design wherein the brake pedal was located only 1 5/8 inch from the arched accelerator pedal allowing brake application and acceleration concurrently if certain conditions prevail. Examination demonstrated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal went substantially below the accelerator pedal. Furthermore, with the 4 5/8 inch wide boot the driver (and inspector) wore, it was easy to accidentally catch the edge of the accelerator pedal, consequently enabling the user to accidentally depress the accelerator and brake pedal (under certain conditions) at the same time.

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Ltr fm salette silvana selvaggi(NY) involved in accident traveling I-95 in connecticut in vehicle a 1999 Mercury village experienced loss of stopping power and control question if vehicle is defective reply to the rockland district ofc west nyack, NY. While trying to brake there was a total loss of stopping power and loss of control resulting in a crash in the passenger side. Luckily there were no injuries but the consumer believes a vehicle malfunction caused the problem. The insurance company came to the conclusion that he consumer was 100% at fault.

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Vehicle lost power resulting in loss of control of the vehicle causing an accident. This occurred as the consumer was attempting to brake. The consumer was unaware of what caused the problem. The trooper came to the conclusion the consumers vehicle had defective due to the fluid trail, skid marks on the road and physical damage to the vehicle. The consumer was issued a citation.

Independent shop replaced in one year the brakes.

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Brakes, steering, body, and engine malfunctions.

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Constant problem with brakes with my Mercury Villager GS, 1997.