Idle races and does not come down once foot is taken off accelerator.
1996 Mercury Sable acceleration complaints
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Idle speed (RPM) has been steadly increasing up to 2500rpm, my wheels slide during braking pulling into my garage with engine racing. Throttle is sticking.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when brake pedal was applied while pulling into a parking space. Vehicle crashed into a center block building. Upon impact, both air bags did not depoly, and minor injuries were sustained by both driver and passenger. Dealer/manufacturer notified.
Driver loses ability to control vehicle speed. Vehicle goes 40 MPH without depressing the gas pedal, lurches after stops and idles over 2000 rpms. Dealer replaced the throttle control cable and valve-air by pass. (parts number 9715, 9f715)
Driver loses ability to control vehicle speed. Vehicle goes 40 MPH without depressing the gas pedal, lurches after stops and idles over 2000 rpms. Dealer replaced the throttle control cable and valve-air by pass. (parts number 9715, 9f715)
Driver loses ability to control vehicle speed. Vehicle goes 40 MPH without depressing the gas pedal, lurches after stops and idles over 2000 rpms. Dealer replaced the throttle control cable and valve-air by pass. (parts number 9715, 9f715)
Vehicle speeds up when coming to a stop . Problem is sporadically. Manufacturer is unable to fix vehicle.
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