Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Taurus

Table 1 shows nine common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2003 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the speed control cable (24 problems).


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 2003 Ford Taurus

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

At times the vehicle accelerates by itself albeit I am not touching the gas pedal. While driving the vehicle at 45 mph, I take my foot off of the accelerator and the vehicle maintains the 45 mph speed or increases speed if I am driving down a hill or any downward gradient regardless of the angle of   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

The accelerator cable gets stuck. Which causes the car to rev at 2000 rpms even when the brakes are applied the car is trying to take off when waiting at a red light or in motion.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Driving in intermittent rain showers at 60-70mph I had the engine cut out and dropped out of cruise control. Speedometer and tachometer bouncing up and down. Theft and engine light were flashing on and off at the same time as engine was stalling.   Read details...


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