Four problems related to car accelerates on its own 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.
2001 Ford Taurus. Consumer states unintended acceleration the consumer stated on two different days, in different parking lots, the vehicle accelerated out of control and consequently, he hit a barrier which caused damage to the front of the vehicle both times.
On November 6,2005 my 93 year old aunt (theresa fisher) was injured in a car crash involving unintended sudden acceleration. I am filing this complaint on her behalf since I hold durable power of attorney, and she is unable to file this herself. The vehicle was a 2001 Ford Taurus owned and operated by my 79 year old cousin, rose natale (her first accident in 52 years of driving). She was exiting a parking lot in brick NJ at 5 to 10 mph when the Taurus "took off like a rocket on its own". She was unable to stop the vehicle - hit a tree head on - airbags deployed - both occupants (wearing seat belts) were injured. Police and ambulance arrived on scene - driver and passenger transported to hospital - police report on file in brick, new jersey. Vehicle was originally and purchased and routinely serviced by the same Ford dealer in NJ. Vehicle owner - rose natale - has vehicle details and dealer information. Rose's address and phone 369b portsmouth drive - lakewood, NJ 08701 (732) 905-2127.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when driver had foot on brake pedal. Took vehicle to dealer twice for check up, but the cause was undetermined.
Consumer was backing out of a garage using idle speed with foot on brake, when vehicle suddenly accelerated backward, consumer was able to regain control by shifting the vehicle into drive and then into reverse, vehicle struck several items in the garage causing damage to the front and right front door, Ford stated the sudden acceleration was caused by a floor mat on the drivers side , however consumer disagrees.