Dt: the consumer said that he got out of the car to go get a hair cut, and when he came out the car was running although he had the keys in his hands. When the consumer popped the hood, the engine was running, and when he closed the hood it stopped all of a sudden. The consumer had no idea that this was going to happen. The consumer saw on cnn news about ford. The consumer had become concerned and wanted someone to help him. The dealer said that they could not find anything wrong with the car. The manufacturer said that the car was not on recall. The caller was very concerned because he needed the car and wanted someone to help him. *ak the problem may be due to the cruise control switch. *sc
2002 Mercury Sable acceleration complaints
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While driving at 35 MPH vehicle hesitated when attempting to accelerate . Consumer was concerned that she will be rear ended. Vehicle had be repaired ten times, however the problem recurred.
While driving 20 MPH vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. Consumer applied the brake pedal and was able to maintain control of the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
I had the cruise control set in my vehicle while I was traveling on the expressway (2002 mercury sable). As I started to approach the vehicle in front of me I pressed on the brake pedal to slow down and disengage the cruise control. My vehicle slow down but when I took my foot off the brake pedal it started to accelerate. I press on the brake pedal again and it slowed down. When I took my foot off it accelerated again. This time I let it accelerate to see when it would level off or maintain a speed. It stopped at the previous cruise setting. I noticed there was no cruise light on. When the cruise control is activated there is a green lighted display saying "cruise" on the instrument panel. There was no light and the cruise was still engaged. I put my foot under the accelerator pedal and lifted the pedal to try and slow the vehicle and that did not stop disengage it. My next thought was to put the vehicle in neutral and coast onto the shoulder of the road. Before I did that I stompped on the accelerator pedal about 3 times and that finally disengaged what ever was stuck. I took the vehicle into the mercury (sesi lincoln-mercury in ypsilanti,mi.) dealership where I purchased the vehicle. They inspected it and could find no problem. I called ford motor co. Customer service and reported the incident. They said they would look into it. I heard back from them and their response was they could not find where a recall had been issued for this problem so there was nothing they could do. I know ford or any of the auto companies don't voluntarily issue recalls unless it's a major problem, it costs lots of money. Whether this is a large or small incident, relating to the number of occurrences, anything that has to do with braking, not braking or acceleration to me is a major major problem. Ford breaks it down into dollars and cents.
1) sudden no warning, 2) accelerator cable broke, I was in the middle lane of a busy interstate hwy (I-96)during morning rush hour traffic. The vehicle de-accelerated rather quickly. I avoided an otherwise fatal ending by turning into oncoming, right lane traffic, and making it to the shoulder of the road. 3) the dealership was eager to replace the broken cable, at a cost to me of $260.00. Yes I do have the original (broken cable) if you would like to inspect it. Thank you.
While applying the brakes the vehicle accelerated. *ak mercury suggested that nothing was wrong with the vehicle.
While driving vehicle suddenly veered into traffic. Driver had to press hard on the brakes to stop the vehicle. Dealer had been contacted.
While driving brakes proceeded to the floor and the vehicle surged forward. As a result, driver had to put the vehicle into neutral. Dealer stated theat battery voltage was low.
Consumer started vehicle and placed gear in "drive". Rpms increased to the danger level as the engine raced. Consumer had to keep brakes applied so that vehicle would not suddenly accelerate. Dealer has reprogrammed computer twice, but problem still occurring.
When the vehicle was started, it made a loud noise and automatically accelerated. The consumer took the key out of the ignition to make the vehicle stop. The vehicle was restarted and there was no further problem. *jb the dealer couldn't find the problem. (model ls)scc
Consumer state while driving with speed control on without any indication vehicle speeded up causing consumer to loss control in result of a vehicle crash. Please provide further information. Mr
While applying the brake the vehicle suddenly surge forward. And the consumer foot wasn't on the gas pedal. The dealership is aware of the problem.
Consumer states that while pulling up to an intersection with foot on brake vehicle suddenly started to accelerate. Consumer states engine was racing like it was going to take off. Consumer is afraid of rear ending someone. Please provide any further information.
While traveling 5 MPH and attempting avoid a crash consumer depressed brake pedal with force to floorboard resulting in accelerator pedal being depressed at the same time. This caused a crash. Please provide further information.
Upon shifting into gear vehicle suddenly accelerated and took off out of control,causing a vehicle crash. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving 30 MPH and upon stopping, consumers foot got stuck between brake and accelerator, almost causing an accident. *ak manufacturer contacted.
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