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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 20,369 miles
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The accelerator of my Mercury Villager sticks. This problem occurred previously and the dealer first cleaned the throttle body and then in January 2003 replaced the throttle body at a cost of about $400. Less than a year later the problem has occurred again. The accelator always sticks. I will now have to pay again to have a new throttle body installed. I noticed on this web site that this is a very common complaint for 1999 Mercury Villagers and it's twin the Nissan quest, along with 1999 Mercury Mountaineer, & Mercury Cougar. I can't understand why Ford isn't being required to do something about such a dangerous condition. I've had many near accidents.
- Mobile, AL, USA
Without warning accelerator pedal stuck to the floor while driving 45 mph, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. Upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.
- Pompano Beach, FL, USA
Without warning accelerator pedal got stuck the floor while driving 45-mph, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit an embankment. Upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital.
- Pompano Beach, FL, USA
On my 1999 Mercury Villager minivan, the gas pedal sticks when trying to accelerate from a stop or after coasting. I have to step hard on the gas pedal to accelerate. This is unsafe because when the van moves it moves to fast, causing problems if there is a car in front of me.
- Bedford, MA, USA
Gas pedal sticks. Frequently after coming to complete stop at a light, when pushing down on gas pedal, pedal goes down, but nothing happens. Usually, pedal must be pumped several times before it engages. Had it cleaned out by dealer who said it was not covered under the extended warranty and cost over $200. I refuse to pay to have it repaired/cleaned again. This is a safety concern and Ford Motor Company should replace the deffective parts. Some day I will get rear-ended.
- N. Muskegon, MI, USA
We own a '1999 Mercury Villager van. The brakes have had extensive repairs twice, and now must be replaced again after only 13,000 miles. Secondly, the accelerator sticks. It has been repaired once and requires repair again. (first time under warranty. This time at a cost of approx. $460.) the repairmen at the dealership claim the device used to prevent sludge from accumulating on the accelerator line tends to warp due to heat exposure allowing sludge to accumulate on the line and causing the accelerator to stick. It was first repaired at 35,000 miles and now requires a second repair at 73,000 miles.
- Schertz, TX, USA
Gas pedal sticking. Problem is not in the cable.
- Basye, VA, USA
When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. The vehicle needed a new door panel and an injector. Scc
- Erie, PA, USA
When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move. When the gas pedal was pressed, there was a delay in acceleration. The consumer had to pump the gas pedal to get the vehicle to move.
- Erie, PA, USA
My 1999 Mercury Villager, had the throttle body replaced at 23,580 miles, and now, at 76,000 miles, it needs to be replaced again. Considerable foot force is needed to overcome a "stuck" accelerator pedal, so the vehicle jumps forward from a stopped condition. This is unsafe and annoying!
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
The accelerator on my 1999 Mercury Villager sticks in the "up" position. This has caused several near accidents when I've had to stomp the accelerator to unstick it. This is a problem when stopped in traffic because it could cause you to Ram into the car in front of you. Also, I have found myself "stuck" in the middle of intersections. The problem first occurred about two years ago and was "fixed" by the dealer. The problem has now become much worse and I was told that the throttle body will have to be replaced at a cost of $420. I saw from the customer complaints on this website that this is a common complaint from Mercury Villager owners & Nissan quest owners (the same van as a Villager). I have asked people at random that I've seen driving villiagers and many of them say they have the same problem. I don't understand why this isn't being fixed as a recall since it is clearly a safety hazard to have a stuck accelerator, and it appears to be a common problem for the Mercury Villager & Nissan quest.
- Mobile, AL, USA
Gas pedal was sticking would have to punch the pedal to release.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
Consumer having problems accelerating.
- Springfield, MA, USA
Accelerator pedal was sticking after stopping, vehicle was checked repeatedly by dealer, who cleaned throttle cable. However problem was still occurring. Consumer very concerned about safety while driving on highway.
- Pottstown, PA, USA
Throttle linkage pedal would stick intermittently while driving. Vehicle at dealer. Feel free to provide any further information.
- Geneseo, IL, USA
Consumer states that when attempting to accelerate from a stop, the gas pedal must be punched due to the gas pedal sticking.
- Kennesaw, GA, USA
Gas pedal sticks on many Villagers and is very unsage. Dealer said that it is common and costs $700 to repair throttle body--this sounds like a manufacturers defect.
- Novi, MI, USA
Consumer states that when attempting to accelerate from a stop, the gas pedal must be punched due to the gas pedal sticking.
- Kennesaw, GA, USA
While applying gas accelerator sticks.
- Jeffersonville, IN, USA
- Highland, MI, USA