general problems of the 2006 Ford Taurus - part 1

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. No warnings, only high engine revving noise as it happened, high rpms and high speed noticeable on dashboard as my car's acceleration stuck. Case #fcas37586176 reported to Ford company.

Car engine accelerate on own. Tac meter shows over 3,000 rpm when I put it in neutral. I have to tap the accelerator and it goes back to normal. This happens about once a week now. I was slowing down for a stoplight and it happened. Brakes were not enough. Almost hit a car. Only by throwing into neutral allowed me to gain control and stop. My mechanic couldn’t find anything. I cannot allow anyone else to drive this as I am the only one familiar to handle it. I’ll probably sell it on a trade. I’ve read dozens of reports of this but no recall. I am surprised. . Read more...

Fatal accident involving the death of a loved one.

Vehicle quickly accelerates on its own when operating while in motion.

Vehicle accelerates on its own without touching gas it increases to 40-60 mph high rpm in neutral or park while driving it increases speed on its own. Nearly rear ended another car at light today as I took foot off brake it jumped to 20 mph car has 68,000 miles well maintained.

My car, since 130k miles accelerates on its own. . . When I put in neutral and hit gas it revs to 5 and then normalizes. # days ago it did it 5x within 10 minutes. Currently has 140k miles. I had it sderviced and the Ford dealer offered no solutions and werent aware of this type of problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was applied but failed to respond and the vehicle accelerated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. When the contact's foot was released from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle idled abnormally. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer could not replicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 40 mph on its own and while the brake pedal was applied. When the contact placed the gear shifter into the neutral position, the rpms increased from 200,000 to 300,000. The ignition was shut off and the gear shifter was placed into park. When the vehicle was restarted, the rpms increased to 300,000. The ignition was shut off a third time and restarted, and the rpms increased to 100,000. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 118,320.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road when suddenly the engine rpms revved. The failure had recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired, however the details of the repair could not be provided and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the rpms on the instrument panel peaked to 400. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

When getting in car vehicle accelerates by itself, can go to 50 mph without touching gas petal. Even when braking rmp is over 2,000. Very scary, at dealership now trying to figure out what's going on. After reviewing others complaints this seems like a recall is needed for Ford before it kills someone.

So now when I try to reverse my car doesn't move and if I hit the gas the engine just rams up and makes a loud noise. I have got stuck so many times to the point where I can't move. . . Also my headlights and high beams look the same there is no difference and you don't even know when the high beams are on the light in the car doesn't come on. . My a/c a and heater only works on high. I can't get on the freeway the gages go up to 4 and go down when I'm going 65. When im on the regular street they still go up hight and I can be going less than 45.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Ford Taurus. The contact stated he shifted his vehicle into reverse when suddenly the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a tree. Immediately after the crash, the vehicle independently shifted into drive, the contact franticly attempted to engage his service brakes however they failed. The vehicle to side swiped a vehicle on the passenger side before falling into in an embankment and tree stomps. The contact and his passenger did not receive medical treatment. Nor was a police report filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,728. Az.

I was driving at 20-25 mph and when I took my foot off the gas preparing to stop the car began accelerating on its own to near 40 mph. In an effort to stop I had to press very firmly on the break which then caused the rpm to go to 4000. I had to put it in neutral to turn the car off.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Ford taures. The contact stated that while sitting at a red light the engine stated to revved and the vehicle accelerate independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing, however there was no report at the time of report. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. Rg.

My wife was driving our 2006 Ford Taurus and suddenly the car started accelerating out of control. She was able to slow the car down by braking firmly and eventually the car stopped doing it. We did not drive it the next day. Two days later, I was driving and braking for a red light when the car aggressively accelerated again. Only by slamming on the brakes did I avoid hitting the car in front of me. I put the car in park and turned it off and on again, but the engine was still racing out of control. I turned the car off and on again and pressed the accelerator quickly up and down and this stopped the engine from racing. Since that time, the car has accelerated more gently (without any pressure on the accelerator pedal) twice, both at highway speeds. Both times, mashing the accelerator seemed to temporarily relieve the symptoms. I am going to call Ford, although I doubt they will do anything for me.

My husband was just involved in a collision today in our 2006 Ford Taurus. He noticed a vehicle stopping in front of him so he began to hit the brake. As he coasted on his brakes towards the stop vehicle in front of him, the car began to automatically accelerate causing him to rear-end the other driver. We're pretty sure the car is totaled. Plus, the air bags did not deploy.

I was heading home in a 35 miles an hr zone, when suddenly, my gas pedal flattened from under my feet and my car started going faster. I tried breaking, but the car kept lunging forward even though I was on the breaks, the rpm also revved up to about 3000 even though I was still breaking. I pulled off the road and put it in park and it still sounded as if I was gassing it, so I shut it off and waited, then started it again, it revved, then the rpm dropped suddenly and was back to normal.

I was driving to work and noticed that my car was revving at the stop light even though my foot was on the break. When I took off, I pumped the gas pedal a few times and it went back to normal. I didn't think much of it. However, I picked up my carpool rider and started my drive down the highway at 60mph. I attempted to slow down after about ten minutes and I noticed my car was sounded as if it was revving up higher than I was pressing the gas medal. I slowed down to 45mph and took my foot off the gas pedal and noticed that my car sped back up to 60mph on its own. I pressed on the gas pedal to see if I could again get it to dislodge, but that did not work. I pumped it several times, lifted the pedal to see if that would help but nothing would cause the engine to slow down. As I was on an open highway, I stayed in the center lane and kept tryin to slow down. I only worked to pump my brakes and then slowed down with my foot on the brakes. I exited the freeway and continued to brake. I stopped a few carlinks away from anyone and the car was still revving very high. I put the car in park and turned it off. I started it again and it revved immediately, it pulled forward as soon as it was in drive and I kept my foot on the brake. I stayed in the less traveled lane far away from other cars, then coasted with my foot on the brake. However, my car barely stopped. . . . My brakes were shot. I called a tow truck and gave two messages to the dealership that it will automatically rev and please make certain everyone knows they should not put the car in drive without their foot on the brake. Huge safety issue, brakes were smoking and are completely gone.

I was driving with my 2 year old grandson when my car started to accelerate to a higher speed. I had to keep my foot on the brake to maintain the speed. I pulled over in a parking lot and had a difficult time stopping the car because the engine was accelerating while stopping. I managed to put the car in park and my rpms were up to 4000. I turned the car off and restarted again and the rpms jumped back up to 4000. I noticed that this was investigated with this car but no recalls were issued yet many reports. I had my only grandson with me. I could not imagine what would have happened if I could not stop. This makes me wonder if someone has to get killed before this fixed.

Car auto accelerating while driving without gas pedal press. Had to brake very hard to stop the car. In park position, engine directly ran to 3000rpm. In drive position, the engine speed 400rpm higher than usual. Sent my car to 2 diff workshops. No vacuum leak, no dtc. Changed iac valve. Yet still not fix the issue. Problem happened several times recently. Fault can be recovered if drive long time in low drive.

On November 18, 2013, my niece was driving my 2006 Ford Taurus sel that was just purchased on June 25, 2013 and experienced what appeared to be some sort of mechanical malfunction with the accelerator. After driving on I-64, she was slowing down to get off the exit, but the car was speeding back up reaching almost 80mph. The brakes helped to slow the car down, but not completely stopping. Once it did come to a complete stop at the red light, she put the car in neutral and it caused the car rev up even more, like she was pressing the gas pedal and brakes at the same time. After letting the car sit for about an hour, she tried driving again, and it repeated the same process. The dealership (crossroads Ford in prince george, va) was called that I purchased the car from and my niece spoke with a service advisor. The advisor informed my niece that there is no recall on the vehicle and I would have to pay a minimum of $107 just for them to look at it see what was wrong as the power train warranty coverage I purchased does not cover this issue. My niece also informed me that no one she spoke with was sympathetic or empathetically to her well-being, never asked if she was okay and did not offer any alternative solutions or even a courtesy review since I've only had the car for roughly 6 months. This is an extremely dangerous situation that is sure to cause injury or death if not addressed immediately. I have filed a complaint with Ford corporation as well as reported this database finding to crossroads Ford to address this growing issue.

I was driving about 25mph with my little brother and sister in the car and I felt it start to go faster. It kept on accelerating and wouldn't stop. When I got to a stop sign and was pressing on the break the rpm shot up. Even when I put it in park it kept on accelerating. I took it to a mechanic, but he didn't know what was wrong. It has done this many of times, once where I almost hit someone because of it. I'm afraid it will keep doing it.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact mentioned that accelerator pedal was depressed several times in an attempt to release the pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that in order to stop the vehicle, the transmission had to be shifted into neutral. The problem recurred several times. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Driving the car on a county highway in texas, let off brake to slow down while approaching intersection, car sped up but we avoided accident by pulling off road. Friend came and we observed that while in park with nobody in car, the car's engine would accelerate to over 4,000 rpm, decline to just below 3,000 rpms, then accelerate again to over 4,000. Towed to dealer, was told it was a dirty throttle, which had just been cleaned a little over a year ago.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle accelerated without the contact applying pressure to the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to stop vehicle and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that there were two sensors that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Noticeable variations in speed with no direct connection to gas pedal/brakes. This started within the last few weeks and I am fearful that I will not be able to stop when needed. Also, the steering wheel has a rattle now and the steering seems "off".

While drive down the street approx 25mph the engine started to rev up and the car accelerated. Even when I tried to brake the car wanted to continue to drive. I tried stomping on the gas pedal, but if didn't have any affect. I pulled off the road shut off the car and restarted the problem did not happen again.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact had to apply intense pressure to the brakes in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating any further. The failure recurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis but the failure could not be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.

I came to a light and as I tried to brake the engine revved to 4000 rpm. I could barely stop at the light. At first I was confused and thought my brakes were bad, but when I let the brake go, the car lurched forward and when I came around the corner I let my foot off the accelerator and it took off on its own, as I got to 30 mph, I started to brake and the engine went to 5000 rpm. I tried my hardest to brake and the car wouldn't completely stop. The engine revved even higher and I turned off the car as I almost hit a curb at a turn and ended up blocking a hospital entrance. I thought I was going to die.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the throttle body would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 80,000. Kmj.

Set speed control and went to shut it off the exit highway and it would not slow down cruise became stuck even thou the unit was shut off and the light indicating cruise was active shut off this took place 4 times that day.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle lunged forward and accelerated constantly. The brake was depressed, but the vehicle continued to accelerate. The engine warning light also illuminated at all times prior to the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 100,000.

While merging on the highway, the engine started to rev, and speed dropped. We had to pull to the side of the road to avoid on coming traffic to avoid an accident.