NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Linkages Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Mercury Mountaineer engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 221999

Mountaineer

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While pulling into driveway with foot on brakes, engine started roaring/racing and suddenly accelerated, rear ending another vehicle. Air bags did not deploy.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 241998

Mountaineer

  • miles
While backing out of a parking space the vehicle accelerated suddenly. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Stanton Island, NY, USA

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problem #1

Oct 141997

Mountaineer

  • miles
When brakes applied the vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing the vehicle to collide with another. Owner states that in order to stop the vehicle, she had to stand on the brakes. Had to put the vehicle in park to stop the engine from racing. The dealer has the vehicle.

- Austin, TX, USA

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