Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2009 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the car accelerates on its own (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | |
| Cruise Control problems |
The contact owned a 2009 Ford Taurus. While reversing out of a parking space at 2 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle suddenly lunged backwards at an abnormal speed. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle surged and unintendedly accelerated when the right tire hit against a side walk. The contact engages the brake pedal however; the vehicle proceeded to crash into a wall. The driver frontal air bag failed to deploy. Read details...
The contact owns a 2009 Ford Taurus sel(na). While driving 1-2 mph making a left turn, the vehicle stalled suddenly. The cruise control had just been deactivated before the failure. The contact allowed the vehicle to coast and restarted it. Read details...