The accelerator pedal would sticks intermittently from a stop position. This caused the vehicle to lurch forward when the accelerator pedal needed to be applied harder then normal. Consumer anticipated this condition may cause a vehicle crash. The vehicle has been to two separate dealers, and they were unable to duplicate the problem.
2000 Mercury Villager acceleration complaints
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The accelerator kept sticking to the point that upon taking off the tires squealed. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for service, and the dealer stated nothing was wrong. The consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle.
The accelerator pedal would stick constantly whenever the vehicle is at a stop position. The accelerator pedal would need to be applied harder to release the pedal. This problem caused the vehicle to lurch forward intermittently. Vehicle at the repair shop, and the dealer was not notified.
The gas pedal sticks quite often. I cannot simply press on the pedal to go, but instead must use force to engage gas pedal.
Intermittent sticking gas pedal forcing driver to apply excessive force to gas pedal to un-stick. When pedal is forced to move, vehicle will rapidly accelerate. Most common occurrence is when vehicle has been stopped. Has happened while on the highway at high speeds. Talked to other mercury villager owners and have heard of the same problem. No one was able to re-create the problem while at dealership or with a technician.
2000 mercury villager has experienced problems multiple times with the accelerator pedal sticking. We have only had the vehicle approximately 1 year and this has happened in excess of 100 times. We have taken the vehicle into the shop and they have not been able to correct the problem. What can be done to correct this problem and why hasn't there been a recall for this problem? My research reveals several complaints for this same exact problem.
While applying the accelerator pedal it would stay in an upward position, and would be hard to press down. Consumer noticed that this happened intermittently. But vehicle would move sometimes on its own. Consumer was able to apply the brakes to stop vehicle. Then, drove it to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Accelerator pedal sticks. This has been a sporadic problem. At 35,500 miles, the dealer cleaned the throttle body; but problem has been occurring again at irregular intervals. Vehicle now has 77,500 miles, and dealer states that vehicle needs new throttle body at a cost of $540.50.
Accelerator pedal would stick making it difficult to depress to accelerate. Upon further pressure the pedal would depress, but then the vehicle accelerated too fast. There was no in between.
About 50% of the time the accelerator pedal sticks, as if there is something blocking it from being depressed. When it finally releases, the car shoots forward and the tires squeal.
The vehicle's throttle plate became stuck. As a result, the vehicle jumped forward without warning. *jb pressing hard enough to free the accelerator caused sudden and unexpected acceleration in reverse.
The vehicle's throttle plate became stuck, which caused the vehicle to jump forward without warning. Please provide additional information. *jb 2000 mercury villager has had throttle failure three times. Throttle plate becomes stuck while driving causing vehicle to lurch forward without warning. Failures occurred at 31,861, 48,831 and 65,718 miles.
Accelerator pedal sticks when depressed.
Gas pedal sticks.
Accelerator pedal consistently causes vehicle to lurch forward after you are able to depress pedal.
Accelerator pedal sticks. Driver has to put excess pressure on pedal to unstick which causes unsafe "jackrabbit" surges and is a serious safety hazard.
The accelerator pedal sticks badly. When you finally manage to press hard enough to make it move, it causes the van to violently lurch forward which can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and/or an accident.
The gas pedal sticks on car like there was something underneath, and happened many times. The only way to get it to work is to press down on the pedal really hard, which is unsafe.
Truck was parked and without prior warning truck suddenly jumped out of gear, accelerating down a hill.
The consumer has experienced the following: rear wiper hangs-won't clear the glass(to open rear hatch glass)-motor inoperative, accelerator sticks-has to keep tapping it to loosen, the rear bench seat recliner will let go and seat will collapse, the left handle is loose, and the rear seat latch is binding/collapsing.
While driving vehicle at any speed accelerator pedal sticks intermittently. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts..
Consumer states that while driving gas pedal sticks. Consumer has to physically "mash" pedal to unstick. Ts
After vehicle had been warmed up accelertor pedal would stick intermittently. Vehicle been to the dealer on two occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further infromation.
The upper strut mounting housings fill with water when it rains and when snow melts, causing premature rusting of the exposed nuts and bolts. The dealer states the problem was a design flaw.
When you push on the accelerator somtimes it sticks and like something is blocking it. When it unsticks the added preasure causes the van to shoot forward and you could rear end another vehicle or loose control around a corner. I report this and the dealership did not care because they were to busy tio get to it the day I took the vehicle in.
On two occasions, while my wife was driving, the engine began to race with no warning, nearly causing an accident. In one case, a pedestrian was in front of the vehicle and would have been severly injured if my wife was unable to keep the car under control. In both cases, the event occurred while she was manuvering in tight confines in a parking lot. The engine began to race and the power steering refuses to respond. She had all she could do with all her strength to keep the car under control by extreme pressure on the brakes. The first incident was reported to condit ford. The second just happened today and will be reported to condit ford tomorrow. There was no injury to anyone or damage to any property in these incidents but we do not want to wait until there is damage or injury, to report the problem. My wife successfully put the vehicle into "park" in both cases, after which the engine returned to a normal idle. The incidents happened about two months apart. The first in january, the second just today.
While traveling noticed gas pedal to floor board stuck,consumer depressed it with force to release gas pedal. *ak dealer stated problem was with the throttle body, that it needed cleaned and lubricated.
When air conditioner is turned on while stationary or moving there is an explosion which causes the car to jolt forward momentarily. Although this lasts only a couple of seconds the loud concussion and jolt can cause momentary loss of control and raises the risk of injury.t
The location of the gas pedal and the brake pedal are too close together. Driver can press both pedals at the same time. This may cause a loss of control and crash. It is possible to move gas pedal bracket where rods are attached.
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