Four problems related to speed control cable have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Subject vehicle is a 1999 Ford Taurus, manufactured in September, 1998. The mileage traveled is 111,000. I was proceeding at 20 to 25 mph behind a logging truck. We approached a stop sign. I braked. The car continued to proceed slowly forward, but the antilock brakes engaged and the car continued to roll slowly forward. I heard a roar, and thought the engine and transmission were moving the car forward, so slipped the transmission in neutral. The rpm raced to 4000 to 4500. I shut off the engine, then re-started. The remainder of the 15 mile commute was uneventful. This is the route I have traveled to work for 14 years. It is rural. I am the original owner of the vehicle. I checked recall 98v204000. The retainer clip is in place. The throttle feels normal. I am a licensed mechanical engineer. The consumer stated the accelerator cable and linkage are okay at both ends. Updated 09/12/07.
Consumer noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the speed control sensor and shifter cable needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
I drive a 1999' Ford Taurus. Upon entering the freeway I noticed that the car was accelerating on its own. Car does not have cruise control. I thought that the accelerator cable was sticking. I had the car checked out for the sticky cable but found out there was no problem with the cable. Between then and now I have gotten the problem fixed from the Ford dealership twice (paid couple of hundred dollars each time) ,and the car was acting up again(for the third time). Then a friend of mine remined me of this show he had seen where people had reported their Taurus's accelerating suddenl,y but Ford motor CO. Passed the buck on the drivers (they accidently may have stepped on the gas pedal). This was a real problem with the Taurus and I have talked to the dealership, but each time I get an unsatisfactory answer from them.
Sudden acceleration while driving on highway at 55 mph with speed control not engaged. . Dealer notified, and informed consumer that speed control cable was found to b e broken. Can NHTSA give addtional infomation on this matter.