13 problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2006 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2006 Taurus.
Spontaneous acceleration increase and rpm's increase causing car to increase speed. While driving in traffic, I had come to a stop and noticed my rpm's was staying at the 2000 (#2) range and when I released the brake the car took off almost hitting the car in front. I then noticed the car increased acceleration on its own. On a back road I drove for miles without touching the gas. Very, very dangerous!!!!!!.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control and drive onto the sidewalk. After turning the engine off and back on the vehicle operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Car has unintended acceleration. Car is very dangerous to drive. Have had to take car away from my daughter. Local Ford dealers know nothing about this issue. There are article online regarding this issue. I am at a loss of what to do with this car. Will accel. Up to 70mph and is not stopable. Thanks for your time mark townsend 812-430-5753.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,800 and the current mileage was 70,007.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine rpms increased excessively and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with extreme force and shift into neutral in order to regain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 105,593. Updated 04/30/lj the consumer stated the vehicle would accelerate at any given time. Sometimes, when putting the vehicle in park or neutral, the engine would return to normal.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact was able to decelerate by shifting into neutral. The contact also stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that there may have been a problem with the on-board computer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 144,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warnings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while breaking the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The vehicle was able to be slowed by using excessive braking force. The vehicle was able to be driven to private mechanic who in turn took it to a dealer where it was confirmed that the accelerator had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 205,000 and the current mileage was 210,000. The VIN was not available.
On or about 04/17/2012 and on 05/14/2012 I was driving my 2006 Ford Taurus and suddenly the vehicle acceleration seemed to have stuck in accelerated state causing the car to suddenly go faster that the approx 30 mph that I was driving. This happened without warning. The car's engine seemed to be revving and I had to apply the brakes with some force to stop the car. The first time I was able to stop at the red light with the brake pedal depressed hard, even after coming to a stop as the car still wanted to go. Once the light changed to green I drove forward and began tapping the gas/brake multiple times in some hope to stop the unwanted acceleration. Finally the car returned back to normal. Yesterday the exact thing happened again. I was going about 30 mph on a town street when for no known reason to me the engine revved up and the acceleration caused the Taurus to want to speed further. I turned off a nearby side street, depressing the brakes hard to stop. I shut off the car after I pulled over. Shortly thereafter I started the Taurus again but the acceleration was still going. I began tapping the gas/brakes and then the car went back to normal. I am worried as this appears to be a dangerous situation as sudden and unwanted random acceleration of my 2006 Ford Taurus could cause an accident, injuries or death. Please help!.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the rpm increased excessively and the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage 78,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that when depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal would stick and the contact would have to pump the accelerator pedal numerous to dislodge the pedal. The vehicle would rapidly accelerate when the failure would occur. The contact would shift into neutral and shut the vehicle off in order to stop the failure. Once restarted, the vehicle would resume normal operation. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 74,000.
During a ten mile commute to work the auto unexpectedly accelerated to 45 mph. When brakes were applied and speed reduced to 25 mph the auto would again accelerate with foot of pedal. When the transmission was shifted to park rpm went to 6000. After shutting down and restarting problem went away. This problem happened three times in a four week period.
The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 45 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.