2000 Mercury Sable acceleration problems

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Acceleration · 116,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning and the rpms increased to 500 or more. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and did not assist. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 88,000 miles · CO

I was in a parking lot of a store, started my car, headed out onto a city street, turned right. All of a sudden my vehicle took off, started speeding up. I stepped on the brake, it slowed the vehicle down a little, but the brake felt like air and didn't feel like it was braking correctly. Luckily, I had a green light, went through that, kept braking. The car slowed down a little bit but then would not stop completely, surged a little more; I was able to pull into a parking lot; braked again, my car kept going at slow speed; I pulled on my parking brake, nothing happened. Then, I put the car into park, which stopped it. Then I pulled out the key. I called the mechanic I use. He sent a tow truck to me. My car is at the mechanics now.

Filed Nov 25, 2015 · Acceleration, Suspension · 141,216 miles · OH

I drove the car home after purchasing it and it was wobbling and I pulled off of the highway and did not know why it was making a loud noise. The mechanic siad a wheel bearing is broken on a tire.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 146,000 miles · VA

This sable had the stuck throttle problem recall performed in october 2013. Yesterday, a dangerous acceleration condition occurred. While accelerating from a stop light, the car kept accelerating even after taking all pressure from the accelerator pedal. I entered an on ramp and accelerated to join with traffic. Even after completely removing my foot from the pedal the car kept accelerating to over 75 miles an hour. I attempted to brake, but had to shut off the ignition to pull to the side of the road. I restarted the engine and it immediately went to 5500 RPM and started cutting out (misfiring- I assume was caused by a rev limiter). I shut the engine off again. After two more tries starting, and revving to 5500 RPM, it finally started and idled at 800 RPM. While climbing a hill the accelerator stuck again, but at 3000 RPM. I again had to shut off the engine in order to stop. When I restarted, it revved to 3000 RPM. I shut it off again and opened the hood. I manually pulled on the throttle cable to insure it was not applying pressure. I then started the engine and it idled at 800 RPM. The recall was performed in october 2013i have the sable at a dealer at present to repair the throttle problem. At no time was cruise control engaged. Had my wife been driving, I'm not sure she would not have had an accident. Turning off the ignition was the only way to prevent engine damage and slow the car to avoid a high speed accident. I just received a call from the dealer. The recall (at a different dealer) was performed incorrectly. The clip was installed incorrectly according to the dealer who now installed and completed the recall correctly!

Filed Nov 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 18,963 miles · FL

Exited from the highway to refuel. Upon fueling we intended to continue our trip as planned. Car stopped at light began to accelerate for 5-10 feet. Engine made a revving sound and all power was lost. All fuels look good and this car has less than 20,000 miles total because it was used sparingly by previous owner. No lights or indication gave warning that transmission would lose power. We are now seeing online that this is an issue. I had previously called dealer but kept getting hung up on. I am a widow with children and do not have the money to just tow the car to be fixed as this was our only transportation we have been limited on actually traveling to the dealership so they can check recall information for us.

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 126,358 miles · NY

I drove my mercury sable 2000 today. Just seconds after I got off from a highway to a local road, my filled my car accelerated when I hit the brake. I had to hit the brake hard to stop the car in a traffic light. However, the engine rushed to 4000rpm. I switched to park gear and turned off the ignition. After a few seconds, I turned on the car again but the engine rushed to 4000rmp. Had no idea what happened. Wait for a minute and turned the car on again. Same problem exists. In the park position, I hit the gas pedal gently and the engine running back to normal. Then I was able to drive the car back home (~10miles). It was so scary and have no idea when this problem will come back again.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Acceleration · 112,000 miles · MS · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle erroneously accelerated and crashed into a gate. The contact applied constant pressure to the brake pedal and traveled approximately four car lengths before stopping. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 112,000. *tr updated 04/10/13*lj...updated 04/25/13 *bf the consumer stated the gate crushed the right side of the vehicle from the front bumper to the rear bumper. The iron gate bent almost in half taking it off the track and rendering it inoperable. Updated 06/04/2013

Filed Feb 3, 2013 · Acceleration · 87,395 miles · ND

Driving vehicle on interstate with a speed of 75 MPH with cruise control activated. The cruise control suddenly accelerated on its own. Pushing the off button for the cruise control would not stop the acceleration as well as pushing on the brake. Had to ride the brake and take the first exit available, upon stopping, the vehicle still wanted to go, put vehicle in neutral and then the engine RPM would race to over 4000 RPM and at that time the car was shut off. Tried to start, started hard but RPM would race to over 4000 RPM in neutral when started. After 5 or 6 restarts and shut downs it finally came out of it this, took about about half an hour of time. Did not use cruise control after that for fear of repeat. This had happened prior to this event with my wife but could not remember how long ago the event took place so did not list the event.

Filed Dec 21, 2012 · Acceleration · 91,421 miles · IA

On several occasions, the throttle stuck and car continued to accelerate at a very fast speed. Mechanic ran diagnostic test and finally replaced throttle cable assembly. Problem continued. I had two trips to mechanic and repaired and replaced my garage door three times because I couldn't stop the car. Mileage 93119. Finally gave up and traded car in.

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · WV

Drove the car away from the dealer and it was running fine. Stopped and got gas. Then left gas station and proceeded onto the capital beltway. After a couple miles the car began accelerating on its own. The only way I could get the car stopped was to put it in neutral. The engine continued at 4000 rpms. The car was then shut off after getting it stopped on the side of the road. I found that the problem was the cruise control cable had backed out of the socket approximately a half inch and wedged over to one side holding the accelerator linkage open at the 4000 RPM level. Neither myself or my mechanic have no idea why this happened and especially while driving at highway speed. The cable was pushed back over from the side and it popped back into place. I can manually pull the cable back out and there is no locking device to keep it from coming out again. I have attempted to find a new replacement cable and have not been successful. I will probably have to disconnect the cruise control for peace of mind to operate this car. This car was purchased for my son to use at college. He has practically no driving experience and I hate to think what could have happened if I let him drive the car home.