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2001 MERCURY SABLE Vehicle Speed Controlcables Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Vehicle Speed Controlcables Issues in the 2001 MERCURY SABLE

5 vehicle speed controlcables complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MERCURY SABLE. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Vehicle Speed Controlcables Complaints

#10474454 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED ACCELERATING INDEPENDENTLY UP TO 50 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT THEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED HOWEVER, THE ENGINE ROARED WITH AN INCREASE IN RPMS OF OVER 4000. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAINTAIN PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP OR THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 09/26/12*LJ THE DEALER REPLACED THE ACCELERATOR CABLE. UPDATED 09/27/12
#10174328 |
2001 SABLE ACCELERATOR CABLE COME OUT OF THE HOUSING, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DECELERATE. *TS *JB
#10127594 | Crash
DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THROUGH HOTEL PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE QUICKLY ACCELERATED STRIKING 2 CARS AND SCALING A 3 1/2 FEET WALL, DROPPING OVER AND FINALLY COMING TO A REST. THE ATTENDING OFFICER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A BROKEN THROTTLE CABLE AND SUSPECTED THIS WAS THE CAUSE OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TOTALED. *AK
#10127528 | Crash
DT: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THROUGH PARKING LOT AT LOW SPEED WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT GREAT SPEED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BEFORE IT STRUCK 2 VEHICLES, AND SPED OVER A 3 1/2 FOOT HIGH WALL WHERE IT WENT OVER AND CAME TO A REST. UPON INSPECTION, THE ATTENDING POLICE OFFICER DISCOVERED A BROKEN THROTTLE CABLE WHICH HE BELIEVED CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACT THE WAY THAT IT DID. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. CURRENTLY AWAITING INSURANCE REPORT. *AK *JB
#10097225 |
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE SNAPPED WHILE DRIVING ON A BRIDGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED. *JB *TC

Other 2001 MERCURY SABLE Problem Areas

Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 95 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 43 complaints Suspensionrear 40 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 29 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 28 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 10 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 5 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Suspensionfront 5 complaints Tires 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Parking Brakeindicator Light 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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