Accelerator Stuck problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus

Two problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 1997 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2002

While in motion, consumer pressed on the accelerator to merge into traffic. The accelerator pedal stuck in the downward position. Consumer pressed again, hoping the pedal would disengage itself but to no avail.

2 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2001

At early start and upon applying force to accelerator pedal, pedalsticks. Also,after applying great force to pedal it goes to floorboard which causes unwanted and unexpected acceleration. Consumer has contacted dealer. Consumer states accelerator pedal sticks in up position at idle requiring great force, vehicle lunges forward when pedal brakes free.




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