NHTSA Complaint #10452744 — 2000 MERCURY SABLE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10452744
Vehicle	2000 MERCURY SABLE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	March 18, 2012
Date Filed	March 23, 2012
Mileage	34,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

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.

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