NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

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Average Mileage:
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1997 Mercury Villager Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 152003

Villager 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Accelerator pedal sticks when accelerating from a stop, then, when it is freed, the van accelerates rapidly causing the van to lurch forward. This is dangerous for two reasons. One, when maneuvering in tight parking like situations, the van will lurch forward unexpectedly, and two, when pulling out into traffic there is a hesitation that could cause and accident if the response time between pushing the accelerator pedal and the time the van actually starts moving.

- Milford, OH, USA

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problem #5

Mar 012001

Villager

  • miles
Accelerator pedal sticks when vehicle is stopped. Requires excessive force to depress pedal, resulting in vehicle suddenly lurching forward. Dealer says this is common problem with Villagers. I feel this is a serious safety issue.

- Dansville, MI, USA

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problem #4

Mar 012001

Villager

  • miles
Accelerator pedal sticks when vehicle is stopped. Requires excessive force to depress pedal, resulting in vehicle suddenly lurching forward. Dealer says this is common problem with Villagers. I feel this is a serious safety issue.

- Dansville, MI, USA

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problem #3

Mar 012001

Villager

  • miles

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The accelerator linkage periodically sticks when you accelerate. We were told that this must be a problem since the parts were backordered and we had to wait a month to get it fixed the first time. It is sticking again and we are taking it back to thouroughbred Ford in Kansas City, mo where we had it repaired the first time. It cost over $200 for the repair. It is dangerous because when you try to accelerate from a stop to cross traffic it sticks and delays your time crossing the intersection.

- Platte City, MO, USA

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problem #2

Apr 162001

Villager

  • miles
Intermittently accelerator pedal would stick. Dealer has replaced throttle body.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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problem #1

Oct 012000

Villager

  • miles
After taking vehicle for a tune up found accelerator pedal was sticking. Then, took vehicle back for same problem, but dealer could not be responsible for it, and said what eas causing problem was throttle box pedal sticking.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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