1999 MERCURY SABLE Vehicle Speed Control Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 1999 MERCURY SABLE
11 vehicle speed control complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES HESITATED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 MERCURY SABLE WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WAS DEPRESSED WHEN THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 109,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE GAS PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT A HOUSE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT IT DID NOT HELP IN PREVENTING THE ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE PEDALS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. UPDATED 10/31/2006 - THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND GLASS IN HER EYES. THE CONSUMER'S ANKLE WAS CRACKED AND HAD TORN LIGAMENTS. *NM
WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOOR. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE DRIVER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HOME. *JB
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUFFERED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN THE CONSUMER STOP LIGHT. . VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND WHERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
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SPEEDOMETOR KEEPS GOING DOWN TO 0, SOMETIMES ENGINE RACES, AND VEHICLE WILL SLOW DOWN, LIKE IT'S IN NEUTRAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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WHILE PARKING ON TWO OCCASIONS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STARTED TO RACE AND ONLY QUICKLY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL IN A HARD FASHON PREVENTS A POSSIBLY SERIOUS ACCIDENT.*AK
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WHEN COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON BRAKES, VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO ACCELERATE. DRIVER HAS TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL, AND THEN BACK TO DRIVE FOR VEHICLE TO STOP RACING. *JG *AK
#756441
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AUTO HAS CUT OUT WHILE DRIVING FROM TIME OF PURCHASE. *AK
#848176
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UPON STARTING VEHICLE, IT WILL SURGE ABOUT 6 INCH MOVEMENT WHILE STILL IN PARK, CAUSING SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
#705079
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CAR SURGED FORWARD DESPITE THE USE OF BRAKES, MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL INCREASE IN SPEED. THIS WAS IMMEDIATLEY FOLLOWED BY A SERIES OF ENGINE STALLS. DEALER UNABLE TO LOCATE A DEFECT. *AK
Other 1999 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
36 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
13 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
13 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint