Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Four problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2004

While driving out of a tow booth vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched at high speed. Consumer was able to gain control, and pulled the vehicle over. Dealer was notified, but was unable to find the cause of the problem.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2004

While applying the brake pedal vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and took off. Vehicle was forced onto a curb, and flattened the right front tire before the engine cut off . No injury was reported. The consumer stated that she suffered back problems due to the accident.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 05/29/1999

Throttle body got stuck, causing vehicle to suddenly accelerate, which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

While at a stop or in park position, vehicle suddenly accelerated unexpectedly which could have caused an accident. Been to dealer, and dealer could not determine the problem. Please provide further information.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 1996 Ford Taurus

Vehicle Speed Control problems	12
Speed Control Cable problems	4
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	4
Cruise Control problems	4
Accelerator Stuck problems	2
Accelerator Pedal problems	2
Speed Control Linkage problems	1

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