Issue ID | 129801 |
Internal NHTSA # | 831233 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | SABLE |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 21/11/98 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | With cruise control set at 55 mph, when accelerating to pass another vehicle, driver stepped on gas pedal and the vehicle continued to accelerate. The system would not disenage. Would disengage only when tapping or hitting the off button. Driver was able to get vehicle off the road safely by excessive force on the brakes. The problem has been reported to the dealership. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | POINT PLEASANT, WV |
VIN pattern | 1MELM50U2SAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 04/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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