2000 Mercury Sable: sudden unintended acceleration

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 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 Mar 23, 2012 · Acceleration · 34,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mercury sable. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated on its own while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that there would be an increase in the engine rpms up to 4,000. The vehicle would also accelerate up to 80 MPH. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced an air control valve himself, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Acceleration · 38,000 miles · TX

While stopping at a stop sign vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer foot was on the brake pedal when the acceleration occurred. Consumer immediately put the vehicle into neutral. This stopped the acceleration. Then, consumer reversed the vehicle slightly and tilted the steering wheel to the right before putting the vehicle back into drive and accelerating.

Filed Dec 8, 2003 · Acceleration · 28,000 miles · MA · crash

While vehicle was parked in heavy traffic with engine still running, and without any warning it suddenly accelerated and hit rear end of another vehicle. Dealer stated we never heard something like this.

Filed Nov 23, 2003 · Airbags, Brakes · 10,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Petition to open an immediate investigation into why the mercury sable has excessive movement of the brake pedal, she owns a 2000 mercury sable with a defective brake pedal & airbags.*mr the vehicle is equipped with an adjustable brake and gas pedal system which was recalled for the spacing between the pedals. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they indicated that the vehicle needed no adjustment. One day the driver was turning into a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated onto a grassy median and hit a light pole. The vehicle came to rest after hitting a vehicle head on. The air bags did not deploy and both occupants were injured. On inspection of the car it was noted that the brake pedal had excessive side to side movement. The manufacturer indicated this was a normal condition. *ts

Filed Feb 6, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · NC

When accelerating from a stop, vehicle jerked/surged into a gear and suddenly accelerated. Ph ABS possilby caused brakes to pulsate when coming to a stop.

Filed Nov 18, 2002 · Engine · IN

Consumer stated that on 11/3/02 was driving approaching a stopped traffic and depressed brake pedal. Vehicle surged forward and consumer pulled off road to avoid a collision. Vehicle was checked by dealer who at first advised could not determine cause. Dealer then stated discovered problem with transmission sensor that was signaling car to five more gas. Delaer repaired and returned vehicle to consumer. Consumer drove vehicle frequently within next week to make sure problem would not reoccur. On 11/10/02 while driving engine surge occured again. Dealer stated no problem with vehicle. Ts

Filed Jun 25, 2002 · Acceleration, Brakes · MA · crash

When applying brake at slow speed vehicle surge forward. Consumer applied brake, but vehicle did not slow down. Vehicle hit garage wall. This happened two times. Dealer could not find cause. Vehicle has surged a total of 10 times, always when slowing down. Pedals were not adjustable.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Acceleration · NY

After reading a recent news article about this safety concern I wanted to report my experience with my 2000 mercury sable in interest in having the design flaw fixed. While attempting to stop at an intersection by stepping on the brake pedal, the gas pedal also became pressed causing the car to accelerate and lunge forward as the braking action and acceleration action opposed each other. I'm concerned that inherent in the cars' design the pedals are located too close together, creating a safety concern. I was able to react quickly enough to put the car in neutral and stop the car before hitting the car in front of me. . Only to realize after the fact that what had happened is that my foot was pressing both pedals while attempting to stop. Car has adjustable pedals.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Acceleration · MI

After pulling into garage vehicle suddenly accelerated and went through the garage wall. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

Filed Oct 10, 2001 · Airbags · KY · crash

While parking vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in vehicle crashing into a building. Upon impact, driver's front airbag did not deploy, side airbag deployed. $ 7000 damage to vehicle.