Table 1 shows nine common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2006 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (38 problems).
Throttle stuck and vehicle accelerated out of control. Had to brake hard and turn off engine to prevent crash. Speed control cable disconnected from cruise control. It has been repaired since the incident. Yes, was reproduced by the tow truck driver as well as at a service center. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle independently accelerated. While the vehicle was parked, it accelerated without warning. Also, the cruise control failed to operate. Read details...
The throttle sticks open and the engine revs high making it hard to slow down and stop. The cruise control cable is holding the throttle open because of a faulty attachment to the throttle control. This is a known and wide problem. Read details...