Accelerator Pedal problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus

Five problems related to accelerator pedal have been reported for the 1998 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 08/06/1998

While driving and pressing the gas pedal the vehicle won't accelerate which almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

2 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

The design of the accelerator and brake pedals are too close together causing the driver to depress both while attempting to stop resulting in the vehicle lunging forward.

3 Accelerator Pedal problem

Brake pedal at rest is about 1/2 inch above the gas pedal. If driver puts his put to the right on the brake pedal, the toe of the shoe will also contact the accelerator pedal as the brake pedal is depressed.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem

The design of the brake and accelerator pedals are too close in proximity, causing accidental slipping onto pedals. Mjs.

5 Accelerator Pedal problem

Accelerator hesitates to accelerate, jerks and sticks down.




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