2005 MERCURY SABLE Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Sep 14, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Im owner of Mercury Sable 2005 only 79000 miles..The car problem speed control idle over 2200 so high when stop red light have to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, and the vehicle failed to accelerrate..

Sep 14, 2023 Vehicle Speed Control

Im owner of Mercury Sable 2005 only 79000 miles..The car problem speed control idle over 2200 so high when stop red light have to brake pedal to slow the vehicle down, and the vehicle failed to accelerrate..

Apr 19, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Purchased vehicle from a private seller 10 days prior to incident. Seller informed me they had replaced throttle body sensor to fix unintended acceleration issues. Drove vehicle home on 4/10/22 with one incident on highway where I attempted to slow vehicle after reaching approx 70mph, and vehicle se...

Apr 19, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

Purchased vehicle from a private seller 10 days prior to incident. Seller informed me they had replaced throttle body sensor to fix unintended acceleration issues. Drove vehicle home on 4/10/22 with one incident on highway where I attempted to slow vehicle after reaching approx 70mph, and vehicle se...

Oct 20, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 80 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE THEN FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICL...

Oct 20, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO 80 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE THEN FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICL...

Jan 14, 2020 Air Bags 180,500 mi

THE AIR BAG ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS PARTIALLY INFLATED

Jan 14, 2020 Air Bags 180,500 mi

THE AIR BAG ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE HAS PARTIALLY INFLATED

Oct 24, 2019 Power Train 120,000 mi

AFTER LEAVING A STOP, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO MOVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND STAYED IN A NUETRAL POSITION. AFTER SAFELY PARKING THE CAR, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. LOOKING ONLINE I SEE NUMEROUS CONSUMER WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND THE COST IS MORE THAN THE CAR I...

Oct 24, 2019 Power Train 120,000 mi

AFTER LEAVING A STOP, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO MOVE, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND STAYED IN A NUETRAL POSITION. AFTER SAFELY PARKING THE CAR, IT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. LOOKING ONLINE I SEE NUMEROUS CONSUMER WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND THE COST IS MORE THAN THE CAR I...

Sep 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS. CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY TURNS ITSELF ON VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF OR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. IT'S ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING.

Sep 3, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STICKS. CRUISE CONTROL RANDOMLY TURNS ITSELF ON VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON IT'S OWN WITHOUT WARNING. HAVE HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF OR SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. IT'S ABSOLUTELY TERRIFYING.

Jun 24, 2019 Structure 140,000 mi

THE CARS UNDERBODY HAS FULLY RUSTED EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT BACK IN 2015 MY FLOOR PANELS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CARS SIDE SKIRTS CAME OFF THE CAR ON BOTH SIDES BECAUSE I HIT A POTHOLE IN THE STREET, UNDER THAT IS FULL OF RUST. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS POSING A THR...

Jun 24, 2019 Structure 140,000 mi

THE CARS UNDERBODY HAS FULLY RUSTED EVERY SINCE I BOUGHT IT BACK IN 2015 MY FLOOR PANELS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CARS SIDE SKIRTS CAME OFF THE CAR ON BOTH SIDES BECAUSE I HIT A POTHOLE IN THE STREET, UNDER THAT IS FULL OF RUST. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS POSING A THR...

Sep 20, 2018 Service Brakes

CAN NOT SEE OUT MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS. I WILL CLEAN THE WINDOWS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. IMPROPER CODES REQUESTING REPAIR AND ONCE REPAIRED STILL THE SAME THING. STARTS NO CRANKS. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, COULD NOT CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO VISION ISSUES. ANTI THEFT FUNCTIONS PREVENTING ME FROM OPERATIN...

Sep 20, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

CAN NOT SEE OUT MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS. I WILL CLEAN THE WINDOWS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. IMPROPER CODES REQUESTING REPAIR AND ONCE REPAIRED STILL THE SAME THING. STARTS NO CRANKS. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, COULD NOT CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO VISION ISSUES. ANTI THEFT FUNCTIONS PREVENTING ME FROM OPERATIN...

Sep 20, 2018 Visibility/wiper

CAN NOT SEE OUT MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS. I WILL CLEAN THE WINDOWS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. IMPROPER CODES REQUESTING REPAIR AND ONCE REPAIRED STILL THE SAME THING. STARTS NO CRANKS. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, COULD NOT CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO VISION ISSUES. ANTI THEFT FUNCTIONS PREVENTING ME FROM OPERATIN...

Sep 20, 2018 Service Brakes

CAN NOT SEE OUT MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS. I WILL CLEAN THE WINDOWS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. IMPROPER CODES REQUESTING REPAIR AND ONCE REPAIRED STILL THE SAME THING. STARTS NO CRANKS. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, COULD NOT CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO VISION ISSUES. ANTI THEFT FUNCTIONS PREVENTING ME FROM OPERATIN...

Sep 20, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control

CAN NOT SEE OUT MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS. I WILL CLEAN THE WINDOWS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. IMPROPER CODES REQUESTING REPAIR AND ONCE REPAIRED STILL THE SAME THING. STARTS NO CRANKS. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, COULD NOT CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO VISION ISSUES. ANTI THEFT FUNCTIONS PREVENTING ME FROM OPERATIN...

Sep 20, 2018 Visibility/wiper

CAN NOT SEE OUT MY FRONT AND BACK WINDOWS. I WILL CLEAN THE WINDOWS 3-4 TIMES A DAY. IMPROPER CODES REQUESTING REPAIR AND ONCE REPAIRED STILL THE SAME THING. STARTS NO CRANKS. VERY DANGEROUS CONDITIONS, COULD NOT CONTINUE TO WORK DUE TO VISION ISSUES. ANTI THEFT FUNCTIONS PREVENTING ME FROM OPERATIN...

Sep 16, 2018 Power Train 88,700 mi

I DRIVED IT ON HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS NOISE AND RMP PASSED 4000 BUT NO ACCELERATED. I MANAGED TO STOPPED ON SHOULDER, AND RESTARTED THE CAR, ENGINE RUN OK, AND CAR WASN'T MOVING, EITHER FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I COULD BE HIT BY OTHER CARS IF I DIDN'T MANAGE TO SHOULDER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND I ...

Sep 16, 2018 Power Train 88,700 mi

I DRIVED IT ON HIGHWAY AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS NOISE AND RMP PASSED 4000 BUT NO ACCELERATED. I MANAGED TO STOPPED ON SHOULDER, AND RESTARTED THE CAR, ENGINE RUN OK, AND CAR WASN'T MOVING, EITHER FORWARD OR BACKWARD. I COULD BE HIT BY OTHER CARS IF I DIDN'T MANAGE TO SHOULDER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND I ...

May 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS CAR LAST YEAR, THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AT SPEED (APPROX 55), CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLED ON A CURVY 2 LANE HIGHWAY. HAD TO BREAK VERY HARD AGAINST THE SURGING ENGINE TO SLOW, AND TURN OFF ENGINE WITH KEY TO GET CAR TO STOP. VERY SCARY. VERY DANGEROUS. THE FO...

May 28, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 81,000 mi

SHORTLY AFTER BUYING THIS CAR LAST YEAR, THE THROTTLE BODY FAILED AT SPEED (APPROX 55), CAUSING THE CAR TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLED ON A CURVY 2 LANE HIGHWAY. HAD TO BREAK VERY HARD AGAINST THE SURGING ENGINE TO SLOW, AND TURN OFF ENGINE WITH KEY TO GET CAR TO STOP. VERY SCARY. VERY DANGEROUS. THE FO...

Mar 7, 2018 Power Train

WHEN ENTERING THE CAR AFTER A BASKETBALL GAME I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO GO INTO REVERSE BUT THE CAR REMAINED IN NEUTRAL AS IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. PRIOR TO THIS I HAD NEVER NOTICED ANY ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOLD BY OUR MECHANIC THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD GIVEN OUT AND NEED...

Mar 7, 2018 Power Train

WHEN ENTERING THE CAR AFTER A BASKETBALL GAME I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRIED TO GO INTO REVERSE BUT THE CAR REMAINED IN NEUTRAL AS IT WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. PRIOR TO THIS I HAD NEVER NOTICED ANY ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I WAS TOLD BY OUR MECHANIC THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD GIVEN OUT AND NEED...

Jul 12, 2017 Air Bags

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO DROVE IT TO ROME GA.FROM CENTRE AL ON WAY BACK THE TIRES ON BACK WAS EAT DOWN TO WIRE BELTS

Jul 12, 2017 Service Brakes

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO DROVE IT TO ROME GA.FROM CENTRE AL ON WAY BACK THE TIRES ON BACK WAS EAT DOWN TO WIRE BELTS

Jul 12, 2017 Suspension

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO DROVE IT TO ROME GA.FROM CENTRE AL ON WAY BACK THE TIRES ON BACK WAS EAT DOWN TO WIRE BELTS

Jul 12, 2017 Air Bags

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO DROVE IT TO ROME GA.FROM CENTRE AL ON WAY BACK THE TIRES ON BACK WAS EAT DOWN TO WIRE BELTS

Jul 12, 2017 Service Brakes

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO DROVE IT TO ROME GA.FROM CENTRE AL ON WAY BACK THE TIRES ON BACK WAS EAT DOWN TO WIRE BELTS

Jul 12, 2017 Suspension

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO DROVE IT TO ROME GA.FROM CENTRE AL ON WAY BACK THE TIRES ON BACK WAS EAT DOWN TO WIRE BELTS

Jun 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other 68,769 mi

CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. SEEING HIGHER RPM BUT NOT SHIFTING HARD. FLUIDS CHECKED - OK. TRANSMISSION CODES P0723 AND P0733 THESE ARE CODES FOR SLIPPING ISSUES. THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. MILEAGE WAS ONLY 68769 ON CAR.

Jun 10, 2017 Unknown Or Other 68,769 mi

CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. SEEING HIGHER RPM BUT NOT SHIFTING HARD. FLUIDS CHECKED - OK. TRANSMISSION CODES P0723 AND P0733 THESE ARE CODES FOR SLIPPING ISSUES. THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. MILEAGE WAS ONLY 68769 ON CAR.

May 2, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE ...

May 2, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE ...

May 2, 2017 Service Brakes 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE ...

May 2, 2017 Engine 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AS THE RPMS INCREASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR OCCASIONALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE ...

Mar 26, 2017 Power Train 155,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.

Mar 26, 2017 Power Train 155,000 mi

TRANSMISSION DIED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.

Aug 18, 2016 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SUDDENLY DECREASE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Aug 18, 2016 Power Train 92,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SUDDENLY DECREASE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE REACTED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA...

Jul 7, 2016 Service Brakes 135,864 mi

PURCHASE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015, ONE REPAIR AFTER ANOTHER. OWNED 1YR AND HERE ARE REPAIRS THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DO: DRAIN PLUG REPLACED, TRANS FILTER, ADDITIVE & FLUID, RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUID, REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, EGR SENSOR. COST INCURRED ...

Jul 7, 2016 Engine 135,864 mi

PURCHASE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015, ONE REPAIR AFTER ANOTHER. OWNED 1YR AND HERE ARE REPAIRS THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DO: DRAIN PLUG REPLACED, TRANS FILTER, ADDITIVE & FLUID, RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUID, REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, EGR SENSOR. COST INCURRED ...

Jul 7, 2016 Power Train 135,864 mi

PURCHASE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015, ONE REPAIR AFTER ANOTHER. OWNED 1YR AND HERE ARE REPAIRS THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DO: DRAIN PLUG REPLACED, TRANS FILTER, ADDITIVE & FLUID, RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUID, REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, EGR SENSOR. COST INCURRED ...

Jul 7, 2016 Service Brakes 135,864 mi

PURCHASE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015, ONE REPAIR AFTER ANOTHER. OWNED 1YR AND HERE ARE REPAIRS THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DO: DRAIN PLUG REPLACED, TRANS FILTER, ADDITIVE & FLUID, RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUID, REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, EGR SENSOR. COST INCURRED ...

Jul 7, 2016 Engine 135,864 mi

PURCHASE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015, ONE REPAIR AFTER ANOTHER. OWNED 1YR AND HERE ARE REPAIRS THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DO: DRAIN PLUG REPLACED, TRANS FILTER, ADDITIVE & FLUID, RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUID, REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, EGR SENSOR. COST INCURRED ...

Jul 7, 2016 Power Train 135,864 mi

PURCHASE VEHICLE USED IN JUNE OF 2015, ONE REPAIR AFTER ANOTHER. OWNED 1YR AND HERE ARE REPAIRS THAT WE HAVE HAD TO DO: DRAIN PLUG REPLACED, TRANS FILTER, ADDITIVE & FLUID, RE-BUILT TRANSMISSION, FLUID, REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES, REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, OIL PAN GASKET, EGR SENSOR. COST INCURRED ...

Jun 16, 2016 Power Train 120,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE 90 HIGHWAY SOUTHBOUND ON 10 JUNE, 2016 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST FORWARD MOTION POWER AND THE RPM LEVEL OF THE CAR SHOT UP SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE STILL RUNNING, BUT THERE WAS NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT...

Jun 16, 2016 Power Train 120,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE 90 HIGHWAY SOUTHBOUND ON 10 JUNE, 2016 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LOST FORWARD MOTION POWER AND THE RPM LEVEL OF THE CAR SHOT UP SUDDENLY. THE VEHICLE ROLLED TO A STOP ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE STILL RUNNING, BUT THERE WAS NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT...

Nov 22, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. EACH TIME I HAVE THE PART REPAIRED OR REPLACE ONLY TO HAVE IT COME AGAIN WITH A NEW CODE. I HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS AND HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 SO FAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL KEEPS COMING ON. THE CAR RUNS GOOD. SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION ACTS UP BUT E...

Nov 22, 2015 Electrical System 150,000 mi

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. EACH TIME I HAVE THE PART REPAIRED OR REPLACE ONLY TO HAVE IT COME AGAIN WITH A NEW CODE. I HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS AND HAVE SPENT OVER $2000 SO FAR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL KEEPS COMING ON. THE CAR RUNS GOOD. SOMETIMES THE TRANSMISSION ACTS UP BUT E...

Jun 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 142,780 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,780. UPDATED 8/19/15*CN

Jun 18, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 142,780 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 142,780. UPDATED 8/19/15*CN

Mar 23, 2015 Engine 30,000 mi

THIS 2005 MERCURY SABLE (LS PREMIUM) JUST FELL OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS ON THE ROAD. TOTALLY OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. I KNOW NOW THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED FOR UPWARDS OF $1800.00. THIS CAR HAS JUST 30,000 MILES ON IT. I FIND IT COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A MILDLY DRIVEN CAR, ...

Mar 23, 2015 Power Train 30,000 mi

THIS 2005 MERCURY SABLE (LS PREMIUM) JUST FELL OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS ON THE ROAD. TOTALLY OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. I KNOW NOW THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED FOR UPWARDS OF $1800.00. THIS CAR HAS JUST 30,000 MILES ON IT. I FIND IT COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A MILDLY DRIVEN CAR, ...

Mar 23, 2015 Engine 30,000 mi

THIS 2005 MERCURY SABLE (LS PREMIUM) JUST FELL OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS ON THE ROAD. TOTALLY OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. I KNOW NOW THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED FOR UPWARDS OF $1800.00. THIS CAR HAS JUST 30,000 MILES ON IT. I FIND IT COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A MILDLY DRIVEN CAR, ...

Mar 23, 2015 Power Train 30,000 mi

THIS 2005 MERCURY SABLE (LS PREMIUM) JUST FELL OUT OF GEAR AS I WAS ON THE ROAD. TOTALLY OUT OF THE BLUE WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. I KNOW NOW THE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED FOR UPWARDS OF $1800.00. THIS CAR HAS JUST 30,000 MILES ON IT. I FIND IT COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A MILDLY DRIVEN CAR, ...

Aug 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,843 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGIN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S ON. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE CAR DIDN'T AT FIRST SLOW DOWN. WHEN I FINALLY REACHED HOME AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AS IF I WAS STEPPING ON THE GAS. IT WAS VERY S...

Aug 14, 2014 Engine 80,843 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGIN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S ON. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE CAR DIDN'T AT FIRST SLOW DOWN. WHEN I FINALLY REACHED HOME AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AS IF I WAS STEPPING ON THE GAS. IT WAS VERY S...

Aug 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 80,843 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGIN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S ON. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE CAR DIDN'T AT FIRST SLOW DOWN. WHEN I FINALLY REACHED HOME AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AS IF I WAS STEPPING ON THE GAS. IT WAS VERY S...

Aug 14, 2014 Engine 80,843 mi

I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR BEGIN TO ACCELERATE ON IT'S ON. THE ENGINE WAS REVVING AND WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES THE CAR DIDN'T AT FIRST SLOW DOWN. WHEN I FINALLY REACHED HOME AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK THE ENGINE WAS STILL REVVING AS IF I WAS STEPPING ON THE GAS. IT WAS VERY S...

Jun 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 108,500 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY SABLE SUDDENLY HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS AGO. THE NEXT DAY SOME SERIOUS ISSUES BEGAN TO HAPPEN. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A CURVY 4 LANE ROAD AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 45MPH. KNOWING THERE WAS AN UP COMING LIGHT I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ANTICIPA...

Jun 29, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 108,500 mi

MY 2005 MERCURY SABLE SUDDENLY HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL STOP WORKING APPROXIMATELY 30 DAYS AGO. THE NEXT DAY SOME SERIOUS ISSUES BEGAN TO HAPPEN. I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A CURVY 4 LANE ROAD AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 45MPH. KNOWING THERE WAS AN UP COMING LIGHT I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND ANTICIPA...

Jun 25, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. ONCE BEFORE I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO CHURCH. DURING ALL THREE INCIDENTS, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TH...

Jun 25, 2014 Steering 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. ONCE BEFORE I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO CHURCH. DURING ALL THREE INCIDENTS, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TH...

Jun 25, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. ONCE BEFORE I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO CHURCH. DURING ALL THREE INCIDENTS, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TH...

Jun 25, 2014 Steering 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. ONCE BEFORE I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ANOTHER TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON MY WAY TO CHURCH. DURING ALL THREE INCIDENTS, I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, TH...

Jun 24, 2014 Air Bags 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SUSTAINED A CONTUSION TO THE UPPER LIP, RIGHT EYE AND BURNS TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN A CRASH HOWEVER, ONE M...

Jun 24, 2014 Air Bags 237,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SUSTAINED A CONTUSION TO THE UPPER LIP, RIGHT EYE AND BURNS TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN A CRASH HOWEVER, ONE M...

Jun 17, 2014 Steering 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. (ONE OTHER TIME WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ONE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY; BOTH TIMES HAD TO COAST TO THE ROAD SIDE AND TRY AND GET IT TO START AGAIN). THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMI...

Jun 17, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. (ONE OTHER TIME WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ONE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY; BOTH TIMES HAD TO COAST TO THE ROAD SIDE AND TRY AND GET IT TO START AGAIN). THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMI...

Jun 17, 2014 Unknown Or Other 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. (ONE OTHER TIME WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ONE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY; BOTH TIMES HAD TO COAST TO THE ROAD SIDE AND TRY AND GET IT TO START AGAIN). THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMI...

Jun 17, 2014 Steering 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. (ONE OTHER TIME WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ONE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY; BOTH TIMES HAD TO COAST TO THE ROAD SIDE AND TRY AND GET IT TO START AGAIN). THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMI...

Jun 17, 2014 Electrical System 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. (ONE OTHER TIME WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ONE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY; BOTH TIMES HAD TO COAST TO THE ROAD SIDE AND TRY AND GET IT TO START AGAIN). THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMI...

Jun 17, 2014 Unknown Or Other 69,000 mi

THIS WAS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN WHICH THE CAR STOPPED ON ME. (ONE OTHER TIME WHEN I WAS LEAVING MY APARTMENT AND ONE WEDNESDAY EVENING ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY; BOTH TIMES HAD TO COAST TO THE ROAD SIDE AND TRY AND GET IT TO START AGAIN). THE THIRD TIME I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMI...

May 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, MY 2005 SABLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FORCING ME TO BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE AT SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 OTHER TIMES.IN THE PAST. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. *TR

May 25, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, MY 2005 SABLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FORCING ME TO BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE AT SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 OTHER TIMES.IN THE PAST. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. *TR

May 25, 2014 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, MY 2005 SABLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FORCING ME TO BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE AT SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 OTHER TIMES.IN THE PAST. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. *TR

May 25, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, MY 2005 SABLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FORCING ME TO BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE AT SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 OTHER TIMES.IN THE PAST. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. *TR

May 25, 2014 Electrical System 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, MY 2005 SABLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FORCING ME TO BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE AT SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 OTHER TIMES.IN THE PAST. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. *TR

May 25, 2014 Power Train 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING RECENTLY, MY 2005 SABLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, FORCING ME TO BRAKE AND PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WHILE AT SPEED. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 OR 4 OTHER TIMES.IN THE PAST. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. *TR

May 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 147,000 mi

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND LETTING OFF ACCELERATOR PADDLE, THE PEDAL. APPROACHING THE NEXT LIGHT, BRAKING HARD HELPED. BUT PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WAS THE BEST OPTION, GIVEN THE SPEED AND HOW CLOSE THE LIGHT WAS WHEN I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE PEDDLE FROM STICKING. AT THE LIGHT IN NEUTR...

May 1, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 147,000 mi

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT AND LETTING OFF ACCELERATOR PADDLE, THE PEDAL. APPROACHING THE NEXT LIGHT, BRAKING HARD HELPED. BUT PUTTING THE CAR IN NEUTRAL WAS THE BEST OPTION, GIVEN THE SPEED AND HOW CLOSE THE LIGHT WAS WHEN I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE PEDDLE FROM STICKING. AT THE LIGHT IN NEUTR...

Apr 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 119,000 mi

GOT ONTO EXPRESS WAY AND TRIED TO SET CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH. CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T MAINTAIN SPEED, SO I SHUT OFF. GOT OFF OF EXPRESS WAY TO A 40 MPH ZONE. TOOK FOOT OFF OF BRAKES, AND CAR WAS ACCELERATING TO 60 MPH. IN PARK 4000 RPMS. INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 DAYS. UNTIL THIS...

Apr 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 119,000 mi

GOT ONTO EXPRESS WAY AND TRIED TO SET CRUISE CONTROL AT 70 MPH. CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T MAINTAIN SPEED, SO I SHUT OFF. GOT OFF OF EXPRESS WAY TO A 40 MPH ZONE. TOOK FOOT OFF OF BRAKES, AND CAR WAS ACCELERATING TO 60 MPH. IN PARK 4000 RPMS. INCIDENT HAS OCCURRED 4 TIMES IN THE PAST 3 DAYS. UNTIL THIS...

Dec 13, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES AFTER FACTORY DEALER TRANSMISSION SERVICE WE PULLED UP TO AN INTERSECTION TO TURN LEFT, AFTER SLOWING TO TURN THE CAR BECAME IMMOBILE AND WOULDN'T MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER. THE TRANSMISSION JUST WHINED AND WOULDN'T ENGAGE. CALLED NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND DEALERSHIPS...

Dec 13, 2013 Power Train 62,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 200 MILES AFTER FACTORY DEALER TRANSMISSION SERVICE WE PULLED UP TO AN INTERSECTION TO TURN LEFT, AFTER SLOWING TO TURN THE CAR BECAME IMMOBILE AND WOULDN'T MOVE UNDER IT'S OWN POWER. THE TRANSMISSION JUST WHINED AND WOULDN'T ENGAGE. CALLED NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND DEALERSHIPS...

Dec 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE. I DID NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL ON OR ENGAGED AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS NOW. ONCE, WHILE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 30 MPH, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND PUT T...

Dec 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR HAS ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE. I DID NOT HAVE CRUISE CONTROL ON OR ENGAGED AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO FUNCTION AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS NOW. ONCE, WHILE AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 30 MPH, I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND PUT T...

Dec 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Dec 4, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO 60 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W...

Oct 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE CAR ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 60 MPH AT WHICH TIME I WAS RIDING THE BRAKES THE ENTIRE TIME TILL I COULD PULL OVER. THE ENGINE GOES TO 4000 RPM WHILE IN PARK. IF RESTARTED ITS THE SAME THING. THIS WAS HAPPENING OFF AND ON. I TOOK TO GARAGE AND THEY CLEANED AND...

Oct 11, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ABOUT 30 MPH. THE CAR ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 60 MPH AT WHICH TIME I WAS RIDING THE BRAKES THE ENTIRE TIME TILL I COULD PULL OVER. THE ENGINE GOES TO 4000 RPM WHILE IN PARK. IF RESTARTED ITS THE SAME THING. THIS WAS HAPPENING OFF AND ON. I TOOK TO GARAGE AND THEY CLEANED AND...

Sep 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR IS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS STUCK OR SOMETHING. THE RPM GOES ALL THE WAY UP TO 4,000. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF THE CAR SPEEDING ON ITS OWN WHICH IS VERY HARD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP .WHEN I FINALLY MANAGE TO STOP THE CAR BY PUTTING THE CAR IN...

Sep 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

MY CAR IS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN LIKE THE GAS PEDAL IS STUCK OR SOMETHING. THE RPM GOES ALL THE WAY UP TO 4,000. IT IS VERY SCARY BECAUSE YOU DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF THE CAR SPEEDING ON ITS OWN WHICH IS VERY HARD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP .WHEN I FINALLY MANAGE TO STOP THE CAR BY PUTTING THE CAR IN...

Sep 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 66,608 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SITUATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN BEYOND THE ON THE DESIRED SPEED THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR ...

Sep 7, 2013 Service Brakes 66,608 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SITUATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN BEYOND THE ON THE DESIRED SPEED THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR ...

Sep 7, 2013 Steering 66,608 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SITUATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN BEYOND THE ON THE DESIRED SPEED THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR ...

Sep 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 66,608 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SITUATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN BEYOND THE ON THE DESIRED SPEED THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR ...

Sep 7, 2013 Service Brakes 66,608 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SITUATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN BEYOND THE ON THE DESIRED SPEED THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR ...

Sep 7, 2013 Steering 66,608 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD SITUATIONS OR OTHER SITUATIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN BEYOND THE ON THE DESIRED SPEED THIS CAUSES THE CAR TO BE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASES THE STOPPING DISTANCE NEEDED TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT OR ...

Aug 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE...

Aug 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE...

Aug 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATION IS SO STRONG THAT IT OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES AND HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID...

Aug 7, 2013 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATION IS SO STRONG THAT IT OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES AND HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID...

Aug 7, 2013 Electrical System 64,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATION IS SO STRONG THAT IT OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES AND HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID...

Aug 7, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATION IS SO STRONG THAT IT OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES AND HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID...

Aug 7, 2013 Service Brakes 64,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATION IS SO STRONG THAT IT OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES AND HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID...

Aug 7, 2013 Electrical System 64,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE WITH ONLY ABOUT 60,000 MILES CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE ACCELERATION IS SO STRONG THAT IT OVERPOWERS THE BRAKES AND HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE CAR IS TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. FORD DEALERSHIP SAID...

May 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 65,970 mi

THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN TO 80 MILES PER HOUR IN A 35 MPH ZONE. THERE WAS A HIGH RISK OF STRIKING PEDESTRIANS. IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SLAMMED THE BRAKES AND ALSO ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ...

May 19, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 65,970 mi

THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN TO 80 MILES PER HOUR IN A 35 MPH ZONE. THERE WAS A HIGH RISK OF STRIKING PEDESTRIANS. IMMEDIATELY PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND SLAMMED THE BRAKES AND ALSO ENGAGED THE PARKING BRAKE. IT WAS A VERY SCARY EXPERIENCE. TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER ...

Apr 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING 25 MILES AN HOUR WITH MY CHILDREN DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE START OF A LONG TRIP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO USE MY BRAKES TO NOT HIT ANYTHING OR RUN A RED LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE THAT DAY AND I CAN TELL IT HAS DONE DAMAGE TO MY BRAKES. THEY WILL HAVE TO B...

Apr 30, 2013 Service Brakes

I WAS DRIVING 25 MILES AN HOUR WITH MY CHILDREN DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE START OF A LONG TRIP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO USE MY BRAKES TO NOT HIT ANYTHING OR RUN A RED LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE THAT DAY AND I CAN TELL IT HAS DONE DAMAGE TO MY BRAKES. THEY WILL HAVE TO B...

Apr 30, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

I WAS DRIVING 25 MILES AN HOUR WITH MY CHILDREN DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE START OF A LONG TRIP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO USE MY BRAKES TO NOT HIT ANYTHING OR RUN A RED LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE THAT DAY AND I CAN TELL IT HAS DONE DAMAGE TO MY BRAKES. THEY WILL HAVE TO B...

Apr 30, 2013 Service Brakes

I WAS DRIVING 25 MILES AN HOUR WITH MY CHILDREN DOWN THE ROAD FOR THE START OF A LONG TRIP AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO USE MY BRAKES TO NOT HIT ANYTHING OR RUN A RED LIGHT. THIS HAS BEEN CONTINUOUS SINCE THAT DAY AND I CAN TELL IT HAS DONE DAMAGE TO MY BRAKES. THEY WILL HAVE TO B...

Apr 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 146,555 mi

VEHICLE MAINTAINED AND ACCELERATED SPEEDS WHILE ON LEVEL GROUND WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND FOOT OFF OF THE PEDAL. DEPRESSING THE BRAKE SLOWED THE CAR DOWN, HOWEVER RPMS WERE STILL PUSHING 3.5X1000 ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. TURNING CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF SEEMED TO FIX IT. UPON ...

Apr 13, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 146,555 mi

VEHICLE MAINTAINED AND ACCELERATED SPEEDS WHILE ON LEVEL GROUND WITH NO CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND FOOT OFF OF THE PEDAL. DEPRESSING THE BRAKE SLOWED THE CAR DOWN, HOWEVER RPMS WERE STILL PUSHING 3.5X1000 ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. TURNING CRUISE CONTROL ON/OFF SEEMED TO FIX IT. UPON ...

Apr 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT BOTH BRAKES TO MAKE IT STOP. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN IT IS STOPPED AT SIGNALS.DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE THAT NHS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING AND IS RELATED TO THE THROTTLE NOT CLOSING....

Apr 10, 2013 Power Train 60,000 mi

CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT BOTH BRAKES TO MAKE IT STOP. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN IT IS STOPPED AT SIGNALS.DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE THAT NHS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING AND IS RELATED TO THE THROTTLE NOT CLOSING....

Apr 10, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT BOTH BRAKES TO MAKE IT STOP. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN IT IS STOPPED AT SIGNALS.DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE THAT NHS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING AND IS RELATED TO THE THROTTLE NOT CLOSING....

Apr 10, 2013 Power Train 60,000 mi

CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PUT BOTH BRAKES TO MAKE IT STOP. THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD WHEN IT IS STOPPED AT SIGNALS.DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE THAT NHS HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING AND IS RELATED TO THE THROTTLE NOT CLOSING....

Apr 9, 2013 Engine 57,000 mi

MERCURY SABLE TENDS TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND LURGE FORWARD EVEN WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *TR

Apr 9, 2013 Power Train 57,000 mi

MERCURY SABLE TENDS TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND LURGE FORWARD EVEN WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *TR

Apr 9, 2013 Engine 57,000 mi

MERCURY SABLE TENDS TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND LURGE FORWARD EVEN WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *TR

Apr 9, 2013 Power Train 57,000 mi

MERCURY SABLE TENDS TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE AND LURGE FORWARD EVEN WITH THE FOOT ON THE BRAKE. *TR

Apr 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU...

Apr 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 102,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANU...

Feb 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD AND REV VERY HIGH. FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO 50+ ON ITS OWN WITHOUT EVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. TO GET IT TO STOP, I EITHER HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR ...

Feb 16, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 134,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP, IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD AND REV VERY HIGH. FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE CAR WAS ABLE TO ACCELERATE UP TO 50+ ON ITS OWN WITHOUT EVER TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR. TO GET IT TO STOP, I EITHER HAVE TO SHUT THE CAR ...

Jan 30, 2013 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH , HE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER...

Jan 30, 2013 Power Train 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH , HE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF ACCELERATION POWER WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER...

Dec 19, 2012 Power Train 60,585 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISS...

Dec 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE LS WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK CAUSING UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. HAD SERVICED AT FORD DEALER FOUND DEFECT WITH CRUISE THROTTLE CABLE AND CLIP ON THROTTLE BODY. PROBLEM NEEDED BOTH CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY REPLACED TO OPERATE SAFETY. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Power Train 60,585 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, HE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER WITH NO WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER AND TRANSMISS...

Dec 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

2005 MERCURY SABLE LS WHILE DRIVING THROTTLE GOT STUCK CAUSING UNINTENDED AND UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION. HAD SERVICED AT FORD DEALER FOUND DEFECT WITH CRUISE THROTTLE CABLE AND CLIP ON THROTTLE BODY. PROBLEM NEEDED BOTH CABLE AND THROTTLE BODY REPLACED TO OPERATE SAFETY. *TR

Nov 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE. I PULLED OVER ON A SIDE STREET AND INTO A PARKING LOT PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. IT CONTINUED TO REV HIGH AND SUBSEQUENTLY I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN I TURNED BACK ON IT CONTINUED TO REV AND I TURNED IT OFF. ON SECOND ATTEMPT OF TURNING VEHICLE ON IT B...

Nov 5, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I EXPERIENCE ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE. I PULLED OVER ON A SIDE STREET AND INTO A PARKING LOT PUT IT IN NEUTRAL. IT CONTINUED TO REV HIGH AND SUBSEQUENTLY I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN I TURNED BACK ON IT CONTINUED TO REV AND I TURNED IT OFF. ON SECOND ATTEMPT OF TURNING VEHICLE ON IT B...

Oct 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE WHERE THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Oct 19, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO THE NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SHIFT BACK INTO DRIVE WHERE THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

Oct 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 67,340 mi

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN! I BRAKED AND RPM'S CONTINUED REV-VING AT 3000. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL- DID NOT STOP REV VING. PLACED IN PARK- SAME THING. TURNED IT OFF- SAME THING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT PEELED...

Oct 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 67,340 mi

CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I TRAVELING UNDER 30 MPH CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING ON IT'S OWN! I BRAKED AND RPM'S CONTINUED REV-VING AT 3000. PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL- DID NOT STOP REV VING. PLACED IN PARK- SAME THING. TURNED IT OFF- SAME THING WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND IT PEELED...

Jul 7, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, ALL FORWARD POWER WAS LOST--AS IF MY CAR HAD BEEN PLACED IN NEUTRAL. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. TRANSMISSION SHOP REPORTED THAT WORN SPLINES IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED THE DIFFICULTY. NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 COVERS THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM FOR MERCURY MONTEREY/FORD FREES...

Jul 7, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

WHEN YOU ACCELERATE FROM A STOP TO GET UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT OR FLOW OF TRAFFIC WHEN YOU REMOVE OR EASE UP YOUR FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL THE RPM'S SHOOT UP TO 3500/4000 RPM AND THE PEDAL CONTINUES TO DEPRESS, INCREASING THE VEHICLE SPEED. PRESSING THE BRAKE WILL SLOW THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ENGINE CON...

Jul 7, 2012 Power Train 130,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, ALL FORWARD POWER WAS LOST--AS IF MY CAR HAD BEEN PLACED IN NEUTRAL. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. TRANSMISSION SHOP REPORTED THAT WORN SPLINES IN THE TORQUE CONVERTER CAUSED THE DIFFICULTY. NHTSA RECALL 12V-006 COVERS THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM FOR MERCURY MONTEREY/FORD FREES...

Jul 7, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

WHEN YOU ACCELERATE FROM A STOP TO GET UP TO THE SPEED LIMIT OR FLOW OF TRAFFIC WHEN YOU REMOVE OR EASE UP YOUR FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDAL THE RPM'S SHOOT UP TO 3500/4000 RPM AND THE PEDAL CONTINUES TO DEPRESS, INCREASING THE VEHICLE SPEED. PRESSING THE BRAKE WILL SLOW THE VEHICLE, BUT THE ENGINE CON...

Jun 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 73,500 mi

THROTTLE WAS RANDOMLY STICKING UPON ACCELERATION; PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WAS REPRODUCIBLE AT TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION CAR WAS STOPPED VIA BRAKE AND SHIFTED INTO PARK WHILE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT 4,000 RPM. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER ON 12/02/2010; PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND DESCRIBED AS...

Jun 4, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 73,500 mi

THROTTLE WAS RANDOMLY STICKING UPON ACCELERATION; PROBLEM BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND WAS REPRODUCIBLE AT TIMES. ON ONE OCCASION CAR WAS STOPPED VIA BRAKE AND SHIFTED INTO PARK WHILE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN AT 4,000 RPM. BROUGHT CAR TO DEALER ON 12/02/2010; PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED AND DESCRIBED AS...

May 27, 2012 Power Train 49,000 mi

I'LL ADD MY CAR TO THE LIST OF SABLE/TAURUS TRANSMISSION FAILURES. FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE CAR SUDDENLY CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE RPMS SHOT WAY UP. IT'S AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP NOW BUT IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME FAILURE AS HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OTHERS ONLINE. THIS IS A KNOWN I...

May 27, 2012 Power Train 49,000 mi

I'LL ADD MY CAR TO THE LIST OF SABLE/TAURUS TRANSMISSION FAILURES. FAILED WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE CAR SUDDENLY CAME OUT OF GEAR AND THE RPMS SHOT WAY UP. IT'S AT A TRANSMISSION SHOP NOW BUT IT APPEARS TO BE THE SAME FAILURE AS HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF OTHERS ONLINE. THIS IS A KNOWN I...

Apr 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND AS YOU'RE DRIVING ALONG THE CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR IS STILL PULLING FORWARD AS IF THE GAS IS BEING APPLIED. WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD ON ITS OWN. I'M EXTREMELY ANGRY THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RE...

Apr 9, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

THE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND AS YOU'RE DRIVING ALONG THE CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE CAR IS STILL PULLING FORWARD AS IF THE GAS IS BEING APPLIED. WHEN THE BRAKE IS RELEASED THE CAR LUNGES FORWARD ON ITS OWN. I'M EXTREMELY ANGRY THAT THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN RE...

Mar 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK SPORADICALLY AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE CRUISE CONTRO...

Mar 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK SPORADICALLY AND WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAUSE THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN THE CRUISE CONTRO...

Mar 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE UNCONTROLLABLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THE MANUFACTU...

Mar 15, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD BECOME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE FORWARD ABNORMALLY, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE UNCONTROLLABLY ON THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE THROTTLE BODY. THE MANUFACTU...

Mar 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 91,100 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WENT LOOSE FROM THE THROTTLE AND MY CAN ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

Mar 14, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 91,100 mi

THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WENT LOOSE FROM THE THROTTLE AND MY CAN ACCELERATED WITHOUT MY PUSHING ON THE GAS PEDAL. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *TR

Mar 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE ...

Mar 13, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOVE 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD THEN HAVE TO BE SHUT OFF IN ORDER TO STOP THE ...

Mar 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THROTTLE HAD BECOME STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VIGOROUSLY 3-4 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Mar 12, 2012 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE KICK DOWN CABLE FOR THE TRA...

Mar 12, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE THROTTLE HAD BECOME STUCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY. IN ORDER TO STOP THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VIGOROUSLY 3-4 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED ...

Mar 12, 2012 Power Train 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE STOPPED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE KICK DOWN CABLE FOR THE TRA...

Feb 21, 2012 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN THE PASSING LANE OF A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON HER BRAKES. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES BUT SKIDDED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. I WAS THRUST FORWARD AND BACK IN MY SEAT AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO MY NECK AND BACK. I WENT TO THE HOSPITA...

Feb 21, 2012 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN THE PASSING LANE OF A HIGHWAY WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON HER BRAKES. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES BUT SKIDDED INTO THE BACK OF HER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. I WAS THRUST FORWARD AND BACK IN MY SEAT AND SUFFERED INJURIES TO MY NECK AND BACK. I WENT TO THE HOSPITA...

Feb 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,065 mi

IDLES, MAKES NOISES, VIBRATES, DRIVES BY ITSELF WITH OUT STOPPING DURING IDLING, DON'T SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,065 mi

IDLES, MAKES NOISES, VIBRATES, DRIVES BY ITSELF WITH OUT STOPPING DURING IDLING, DON'T SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Power Train 82,065 mi

IDLES, MAKES NOISES, VIBRATES, DRIVES BY ITSELF WITH OUT STOPPING DURING IDLING, DON'T SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 82,065 mi

IDLES, MAKES NOISES, VIBRATES, DRIVES BY ITSELF WITH OUT STOPPING DURING IDLING, DON'T SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 82,065 mi

IDLES, MAKES NOISES, VIBRATES, DRIVES BY ITSELF WITH OUT STOPPING DURING IDLING, DON'T SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY. *TR

Feb 11, 2012 Power Train 82,065 mi

IDLES, MAKES NOISES, VIBRATES, DRIVES BY ITSELF WITH OUT STOPPING DURING IDLING, DON'T SHIFT INTO GEARS PROPERLY. *TR

Feb 9, 2012 Power Train 106,285 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE EVENING OF JANUARY 23, 2012 WHEN I TURNED THROUGH A STOP LIGHT PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR MADE A VROOM NOISE LIKE IT WANTED TO GO BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CAR NEVER DIED. I COASTED DOWN THE HILL ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION REPA...

Feb 9, 2012 Power Train 106,285 mi

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON THE EVENING OF JANUARY 23, 2012 WHEN I TURNED THROUGH A STOP LIGHT PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR MADE A VROOM NOISE LIKE IT WANTED TO GO BUT THERE WAS NO POWER. THE CAR NEVER DIED. I COASTED DOWN THE HILL ONTO A SIDE STREET. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A TRANSMISSION REPA...

Nov 29, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi