12 problems related to brake pedal and linkage have been reported for the 2001 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2001 Taurus.
Engine accelerated when applying brakes at a parking lot.
The vehicles brake pedal disengage from the master cylinders push rod. The dealer was contacted and repaired the vehicle. The dealer did not volunteer information of other models that has factory recalls for the retainer clip. Refer to recall# 02v266000 scc.
The brake and speed pedal are two and half inches apart. Causing the consumer to apply both at the same time. Please fill in additional information. Ts.
Consumer states that the brake pedal is to close to the accelerator pedal that when trying to apply the brakes the consumer has stepped on the accelerator pedal also. Contacted dealer. Mr.
While traveling at about 3 mph, consumer states' pressed brake pedal and vehicle took off through the parking lot, hitting a couple of cars before consumer could safely locate brake pedal and stop. Consumer states there is a recall for the distance between the brake and accelerater pedal. 02 v 266 000. Please provide any further information. Ts.
Was put into an emergency stop situation, when I applied brakes my brake pedal bent in half causing my foot to come off and land on the gas pedal. I slamed into the car in front of me because of this defect, had the brakes not failed I could of came to a stop with causing an accident. Ford was contacted and refused to acknowledge incident and my insurance company is currently in litagation with Ford over the incident.
Pe 02 035: brake/accelerator pedal separation: pedal adjustable, while applying brakes to slow down from 70 mph accelerator pedal was applied at the same time and almost caused a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified on two occasions. Consumer believes that the brake and gas pedal are too close together.
Consumer stated had problems with brake pedal. Also stated that the brake pedal is 2" higher that the gas pedal. Dealer was contaced and stated that there was a recall but they said that there was no problem with it. The brake pedal and the accelerator pedal is too close together which caused the consumer's foot to hit both and cause an accident.
Nhtsa recall campaign 02v266000 brake pedal; this vehicle is outside the remedy scope and the vehicle is having the same problem that the recall exhibits. Please describe details. Mr.
Vehicle is subject to high rpms with mileage reaching up to 35 mph. Brakes are worn due to constant application of pedal for control. Please describe details.
While driving and upon using brake and accelerator pedals, consumer's foot gets stuck. However, there is an open investigation regarding the pedal separation. Consumer adds that her husband has a size 14 foot which gets caught frequently in between the pedals.
The brake pedal and the gas pedal are too close, and gas pedal is 1/2 inch lower. When stepping on the brake pedal consumer can hit the gas pedal at the same time. Dealer states there can be no modifications because of design specifications.