Accelerator Pedal problems of the 2011 Ford Taurus

One problem related to accelerator pedal has been reported for the 2011 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford Taurus based on all problems reported for the 2011 Taurus.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2023

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling for approximately 1 minute, then the vehicle started revving up with the rpm above 7,000. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal seemed to be stuck, causing the vehicle to accelerate forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the vehicle came to a stop. The check engine warning light was displayed. There was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact immediately turned off the vehicle. The following day the vehicle was driven to a certified mechanic who replaced the throttle body and accelerator pedal assembly. After returning to the residence and attempting to exit the vehicle with the vehicle idling, the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.


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