NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

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4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,600 miles

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2008 Mercury Mariner Owner Comments

problem #1

May 142010

Mariner

  • 28,600 miles

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

The contact owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner. The contact started the ignition and observed that the accelerator pedal had detached from the cable without prior warning. The accelerator pedal was attached back to the cable; and functioned normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician replaced the accelerator cable clip. The contact had concern of the safety issue. The failure mileage was 28,600.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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