1997 Mercury Sable acceleration problems

Filed Jun 6, 2012 · Acceleration · 43,000 miles · NV · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 mercury sable. The contact stated that when braking to a complete stop, the engine rpms would increase abnormally. In addition, the vehicle would slightly pull forward as if it were attempting to accelerate. As the contact was approaching a traffic stop, she crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic for diagnosis but the failure was unable to be determined. The mechanic disconnected the cruise control as a precaution and the vehicle functioned properly. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2007 · Acceleration · 78,000 miles · NY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury sable. While driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without the accelerator pedal being depressed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into and destroyed the contact's garage door. He stated that the only way to stop the vehicle was to place it in park. The contact called the dealer and is awaiting a response. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 78,000. Updated 12/31/07 *bf updated

Filed Sep 27, 2004 · Acceleration · MA

While applying the accelerator pedal it went to the floor and vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Mar 26, 2004 · Acceleration · 43,000 miles · AR

Intermittently when the vehicle stopped at a light or a stop sign there would be a problem with resuming driving. The gas pedal will be depressed and the vehicle will not move. After a considerable amount of time the vehicle would respond. Dealer has examined the vehicle twice for this problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Acceleration · NY

The speed control switch did not work. *jb the consumer called the dealership and the manufacturer regarding recall #98v028000, 97v097000, 99v12400, and was told they were not valid. *scc

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 64,788 miles · MS

I have had 5 occurrences of engine surging when slowing down to a light or stop sign and applying the brakes. The surge is so strong that the brakes must be repeatedly pressed down hard to stop and held down to their maximum capability. In 3 of the 5 occurrences in heavy traffic, rear end collisions were avoided by mere inches.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Acceleration · NJ

Nar 04/01/2003. The speed sensor has been replaced 5 times within 6 years. When the speed sensor failed, it caused the speedometer needle to go to zero while the vehicle was still moving. The gears changed randomly and the steering became difficult.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · MA

Vehicle will accelerate without foot pressing the throttle. Speedometer doesn't register speed, vehicle's speed was increasing. Dealer will be replacing speed control chip for sixth time. Also, consumer has checked to see if cruise control did not engage. Dealer has duplicated the problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · AZ

Speedometer would momentarily operate erratically. Needle would jump back and forth while driving, sometimes it operated normally. Dealer was not contacted at this time. *ak consumer adds accelerator possibly contributed to erratic operation of the speedometer.

Filed Jun 13, 2002 · Acceleration · AZ

Cruise control would not disengage when braking and vehicle would continue to accelate until switch was turned off. Dealer and the manufacturer were not notified at this time.*ak. Consumer stated when vehicle began to accelerate the speedometer did not move, this has also happened on another occasion, however the cruise control was not engaged at that time, the dealer replaced the sensor assembly, but the problem reoccured.