Speed Control Linkage Problems of Mercury Villager

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 wheel spin or lurching forward.

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On three different occasions while applying brakes the vehicle will suddenly accelerate.

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Throttle linkage pedal would stick intermittently while driving. Vehicle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.

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 it repaired the first time. It cost over $200 for the repair. It is dangerous because when you try to accelerate from a stop to cross traffic it sticks and delays your time crossing the intersection.

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Consumer states that when problem began, throttle linkages were seizing at alternating startups, but now have increased from every deadstop and startup with no exceptions, consumer found that this series vehicle was not included in recall and is baffled by it.

While placing vehicle in reverse and then applying brakes to drive it, vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the consumer to hit a wall. Dealer has been contacted.

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While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Dealer replaced throttle body.

Accelerator pedal sticks from vehicle stationary position. Applying enough force to break it free, results in sudden acceleration.

Pulling into parking space , foot was lightly on brake when vehicle suddenly surged forward ,running over median. Please provide further information.

When accelerating from a stop vehicle will not move or take off due to defective accelerator pump. Parts were not available unitl may,2001. In meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.

When trying to merge into traffic vehicle would seem to hang up. Dealer has cleaned throttle linkage, but defect has reoccurred.