On several occasions vehicle experience sudden acceleration when shifting from reverse to drive with foot on brake.
1992 Mercury Grand Marquis acceleration complaints
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All of a sudden vehicle accelerated to a very high speed. Driver was not able to stop the vehicle with heavy application of the brakes. Vehicle went over the same curb twice and hit a bank building before stopping. Problem was mentioned to the service department of the dealership. The vehicle was totalled. Please provide any furhter details.
While driving 25mph the engine suddenly raced/ accelerated.
Received recall notice #99v06200. Contacted dealer. Mechanic disconnected cruise control on 5/20/99. Was informed parts would be available in middle to late june. Called back & was informed still no parts. Possible middle to late july. Still waiting for parts.
Speed control deactivation switch can develop a resistive short in the eletrical circuit that could potentially result in an underhood fire. Vehicle not included in recall number 99v124000. Please give any further details.
The check engine light comes on when the speed control is in use. However, consumer received recall notice (99v124000), due to failure to the speed control deactivation switch, which is why the check engine light continue to come on when the speed control was in use.
Vehicle was repaired under manufacturer's recall 99s15 concerning speed control assembly. After repairs were done, vehicle caught on fire. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Recall # 99v124000 ford/speed control switch: dealer does not have parts to correct recall. Owner is upset because he has been waiting for 3 weeks to get recall work performed.
Drove vehicle for approximately 20 minutes, parked vehicle, and then within 3 minutes a fire started on the left hand side of engine , completely melted both wheels and top of motor. The vehicle is a considered a total loss. *ak referenced in ea02-025
Consumer contacted dealer on may 23 to schedule an appointment to have the recall repairs done on cruise control. Upon arrival at the dealer, consumer was informed that the parts were not available.
Vehicle had been parked. Started vehicle up & engine was racing. Shifted into reverse & vehicle took off backwards. Had foot on brakes at time. Had to turned ignition switch off to stop vehicle. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check.
When starting up about one-two blocks engine will accelerate on its own. Problem continuously occurs at low speeds under 40mph. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy the problem and is aware of defect. Problem still exists.
I have nicknamed my car "christine" because it has a mind of its own. All of a sudden it accelerates by itself. I can go for miles without even touching the gas. When I stop at a traffic light the back wheels are still spinning. I have brought it to two different mechanics. One mechanic actually drove the car and it happened to him (I was a passenger in the car when it happened.) he felt that the cruise control was stuck and told me to bring it to the dealer. I brought it to the dealer two times. They said that they couldn't find anything wrong with the cruis control and replaced the wire harness and did a tuneup. It is still happening when it is damp or wet out. Living in vermont there is a lot of damp and wet weather. I'm actually afraid to operate the car if it is raining out. I don't want to get the dealer in trouble because in the past they have been excellent in repairing my car. I just don't feel that they know what the problem is. I saw a documentary on dateline last night that said other mercury owners had this same problem with accident resulting. Should I continue to drive my car? Shouldn't the manufacturer share some to the responsibility in the defect. Would having the cruise control disarmed prevent the automatic acceleration? Please help me in this matter. I need my car to commute to work etc.
While backing out of driveway the vehicle took off with sudden acceleration without any notice; also replaced leaking master cylinder and transmission.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Sudden acceleration, causing accident.
Transmission slipped into reverse from park.
Cruise control was engaged hit the brake to release, failed and would not release. Tt
Engine raced, car was in reverse and took off and crashed. Tt
Put car in reverse and car accelerate to stop the car had to turn key off. Tt
After driving on snow covered roads, vehicle fails to decelerate upon removal of foot from accelerator.
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