Accelerator Stuck problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus

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

1 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 10/22/1999

While starting vehicle and without warning the accelerator pedal stuck. Dealer has been notified about problem. This would be the 5th time that the mechanic had noted and documented that this will continue every 15 thousand miles. Consumer also stated that the problem is the way the throttle body is being made.

2 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1999

Accelerator stuck causing an accident. Driving into a parking garage, put the car in reverse because passed the key pad then forward, and vehicle just took off and struck another vehicle.

3 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 05/25/1999

Accelerator pedal sticking while driving . Vehicle had been in the repair shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring.




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