1994 Mercury Sable acceleration problems

19 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Cruise control
2
Cables
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Mercury Sable acceleration problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Mercury Sable acceleration

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Sudden acceleration 6

Related recalls

Vehicle speed controlReported February 26, 1997 · 212,700 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
Risk: Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.

Recall number 97V025000 · Recall details

What 1994 Mercury Sable owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2003 · Acceleration · MA

When the braked were applied, the vehicle surge forward, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle.

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · AK

Rough idling yesterday, head gasket blew today. Puff of white smoke and usual eruction of antifreeze. Avoided accident though I did swerve into next lane between 2 cars..

Filed Jan 7, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · SD

Transmission disengages at stop; lunges into gear at 1/3 throttle, like popping a clutch.

Filed Oct 5, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · FL

My transmission makes a loud thump noise when the car is shifted from park to either drive or reverse. Also when I come to a complete stop and then press the accelerator, the car seems to be in neutral and then after a few seconds goes into gear and launches forward. While driving, my speedometer will be accurate, and then just read zero for a while and then will start working again. My air conditioning was not working for a while and it just recently started working again, but often makes a loud high pitched screaming noise. I also believe that one or more of my motor mounts is loose or broken because when I shift the transmission into gear, the entire engine seems to jump up and then come down and jerk the whole car.

Filed Jul 27, 1999 · Acceleration · CA

Received recall notice (97v025000) & contacted the dealership. The mechanic refused to repair the throttle under recall. Dealer had no parts available from the manufacturer to repair the throttle & also stated that recall did not affect the vehicle. *ak

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Acceleration · KY

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration while stopped at an intersection. Nlm

Filed May 28, 1999 · Acceleration · MI

When put vehicle into drive to park with brakes firmly applied, vehicle will lunge foward, and driving over 40 MPH the vehicle will begin to vibrate. *ak

Filed May 24, 1999 · Acceleration · NY

While pulling out of an parking lot vehicle suddenly surged from 5 MPH to 15 MPH while consumer had the brakes applied. It had to be snatched out of gear to be stopped. This problem has occurred twice. Dealer has been contacted. *ak

Filed May 23, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY · crash

Car accelerated uncontrollably, brakes applied, but could not stop vehicle; had to put car in neutral to stop vehicle.

Filed Apr 30, 1999 · Acceleration, Transmission · UT

Speedometer malfunctioned, the vehicle wont go into gear/ rev up, and wont go when slowing down, it will lunge forward which may result in a crash. When the speedometer is working, there is no problem. Please provide further information.

Questions about the 1994 Mercury Sable acceleration

Does the 1994 Mercury Sable have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Mercury Sable, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Mercury Sable acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Mercury Sable acceleration?

Yes, 1 recall: 97V025000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mercury Sable have the most acceleration problems?

The Mercury Sable model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2000 (71 complaints), 2001 (61 complaints) and 2002 (56 complaints).