1995 Mercury Mystique acceleration problems

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Acceleration · 50 miles · NJ

I bought this car on june 22,2011. On that day I told the dealer that the speedometer was acting erratic,jumping up and down. At the time, it wasn't affecting the speed. They said they know and just wait and see what happens. About a month or so later,the speedometer stopped working, causing the car to hesitate a little. I brought it back and they got a cable from a used contour and rigged it so it would work. So they claim.I was also told they just repaired the cable differently. Regardless,they said they repaired it. It worked and I drove it for at least another 2 months or so now and it failed again. I drove back to the shop and they say its a dealer part or they don't even make them anymore? I don't know how fast im going,which is dangerous and as of today,the 9th of sept2011, it doesn't work.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Acceleration · 45,800 miles · TX

Dt: there is a problem with the accelerator pedal sticking since june 2005. It happened at least five times. Three times it stuck to the floor. There have been no accidents because of this problem. The consumer found that there was a recall on the year, make, and model. When she contacted the manufacture r,they told her that this vehicle not included due to VIN. The recall only included vehicles with traction control.

Filed Feb 27, 2003 · Acceleration · FL

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

Filed Sep 16, 2002 · Acceleration · PA

While traveling cruise control sticks, not disengaging set at 65 MPH. Owner pushed brake pedal to disengage, but no response. He then tried pushing off button on steering wheel, still no response. Owner had to immediately pull off the road and shut off ignition. Vehicle sat on the side of the road until owner felt that vehicle had cooled off. Then, and only then, was he able to shut off cruise control. Owner stated that manufacturer was reluctant, and did take complaint seriously. Please describe details.

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · IN

Rpms running at 400-600 RPM's in drive, idle causes it to shake. Normally it runs 800-1000rpms. Consumer went to dealer regarding tsb, understanding that it was not a recall. Transmission is going bad because it's too close to engine. Dealer will fix the problem at consumer's cost.

Filed Apr 30, 2001 · Acceleration · NJ

While traveling at 25 MPH accelerater cables snapped, and consumer had to push car out of traffic. Consumer felt this was dangerous because someone could rear end consumer.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Acceleration, Electrical · MI

While driving vehicle would not pick up speed. Later, it would kick in, and suddenly accelerate. Took to transmission mechanic, and was informed not transmission. Took to another mechanic, and was informed it was timing belt, and then later not timing belt, it was head gasket which was warped. Engine was replaced. Then vehicle not able to be started right away. Spark plugs had blown out. Currently, mechanic thinks it was electrical system.

Filed Mar 24, 2000 · Acceleration · NY

While driving vehicle at highway speeds throttle cable broke, vehicle was not able to acclerate and stalled which could have caused a crash. Dealer replaced the throttle cable.

Filed Feb 23, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · NC

Throttle sticks at wide open position. This caused damage to the transmission, which now grinds when shifting into third gear. The driveshaft was replaced due to noise and vibration at a cost of $1,100.00, but this did not fix the problem. The heater fan switch has failed twice. The first time it was covered under a voluntary program.

Filed Oct 2, 1999 · Acceleration · DE

Vehicles speed kept increasing when foot was taken off the accelerator. The only way to stop the vehicle was to turn the vehicle off.