Speed Control Linkage problems of the 2001 Ford Taurus

Three problems related to speed control 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.

1 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2002

While traveling at 40 mph, consumer states that an animal jump out into the road. Consumer loss control and vehicle flipped. Consumer feels the brake pedal and gas pedal are too close. Please provide any further information. Ts 02v-266.

2 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2002

When coming to a stop on flat surface and no warning vehicle accelerated, resulting in an accident. Dealer notified.

3 Speed Control Linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/24/2002

While pulling into a parking space, consumer states applied the brakes and vehicle took off and hit a couple of cars consumer had to locate brake pedal in order to stop. Consumer states there is a recall for the distance between pedals, 02 v 266 000.




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