Accelerator Pedal Problems of Ford Taurus - part 1

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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The contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. On several occasions, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact's foot came in contact with the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal became depressed while the brakes were also being applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by a manufacturing design fault and not a defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to millinax Ford new smyrna beach (2317 FL-44, new smyrna beach, FL 32168, (386) 428-9094), but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The contact also noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford Taurus. While driving 70 mph, the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floormat when it was depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford Taurus. While exiting a parking area in reverse, the accelerator pedal became stuck without warning. The failure caused the vehicle to independently surge backwards into a wall. The contact applied the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, but it continued due to the accelerator pedal being stuck. The driver and two passengers experienced whiplash due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

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The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. While driving 55 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and remained stuck causing the vehicle to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that his son was traveling approximately 20-30 mph when the accelerator pedal became stuck in open throttle. The driver was able to stop the vehicle by depressing on the brakes extremely hard. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 65,000. Updated 11/29/12 the consumer stated the cable became detached from the accelerator. Updated 11/29/12.

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While driving the gas pedal gets stuck and car accelerates. Have had to turn car off to stop and at that time the gas pedal pops back up to normal.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that his wife was involved in an accident which resulted in her death. The vehicle was totaled. There was no one else in the vehicle. The police report stated that the driver ran a stop sign and was hit on the driver side by another vehicle which caused the fatality. The contact stated that before the incident, the accelerator pedal had occasionally stuck and the contact believed that to be the cause of the accident. The contact spoke with a local dealer who stated that they had heard of no such failures with the model. The current and failure mileages were approximately 260,000. Updated 01/11/2011 updated 02/28/11.

I was slowly pulling into a parking space with my foot off the accelerator and ready to brake, when suddenly the car accelerated. I had to "stand" on the brake to stop the car. Had I not done so, the car would have hopped over the parking block, broken through a fence and hit a building.

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The contact stated when coming to an abrupt stop the engine continued to race and lurched forward. This occurred for only a short time. The consumer then had to apply the brake and put the transmission in neutral to get it to stop. The vehicle was seen by the service dealer who attached a black box. The problem occurred only once during the testing period. Because the problem was intermittent the dealer was unable to obtain accurate diagnosis. The contact was concerned about hitting someone when this occurred. This problem occurred on another Ford vehicle which was previously owned by the contact which was involved in an accident. Updated 11/29/2005 -.

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While driving the vehicle at 65, mph, the consumer was coming to an exit, and began to slow down. Then. It accelerated, and the consumer could not stop the vehicle with the brakes. The vehicle is now parked.

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Had a 2000 Taurus which went out of control. Going approx. 57 mph down a highway my car suddently decided to speed up on its own. I suddenly was going in the upper 70's. I put the brake clear to the floor and got the car down to 65 mph. I took my foot off and the car sped up again. I slammed down on the brake again and got it back to 65 mph. Called the police and begged for help as I was nearing a high school entrance. Rear ended a minivan before I got to the school. Was told that the throttle body stuck. It immediately became "unstuck" upon impact. Had to be towed to Ford in jefferson city, mo for repairs. Repairs and rental car costs added up to over $700. Used information from this site and contacted Ford directly. After two days was told I would be reimbursed to "maintain customer loyalty. ".

Car accelerated out of control. After passing a car, my car continued to accelerate. The accelerator did not disengage after taking my foot off of the accelerator. The vehicle accellerated to speeds in excess of 80 mph. When applying the brake pedal, the care slowed from 80 mph to 60 mph. After pressing on the brakes with as much force as possible, the vehicle continued to accelerate. After several minutes and several attempts to slow the vehicle, the vehicle was stopped despite the continued acceleration. As the vehicle was accellerating I checked and found no pedal obstruction and the car was not in cruise contral mode.

While driving vehicle, consumer states' the brake pedal and gas pedal are too close. Consumer states in an emergency situation consumer may press gas instead of brakes, and cause an accident. Consumer states' foot became stuck under brake pedal and he was not able to stop. This resulted in a collsion. Please provide any further information. Ts.

While applying brakes, consumer's foot hit accelerater pedal and vehicle took off over a curve. Consumer feels pedals are too close together.

While trying to apply brakes consumer stepped on gas pedal, causing vehicle to accelerate. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Ford's problems with sudden unintended acceleration and stuck throttles is well known and documented. Ford should recall and fix these vehicles immediately!!!.

When trying to apply brakes vehicle started to surge forward because the gas pedal and the accelerater pedal are too close together. Contacted dealer.

When pulling into a parking space, gas pedal stuck to floor and vehicle accelerated and took off, consumer hit a car/some trees and a fence. Vehicle rolled over before coming to a stop. Vehicle was a total loss.

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While driving out of parking lot, applied gas pedal and pedal broke. Dealership was aware of problem. Upon entering highway the gas pedal snapped and broke off. Consumer was unable to accelerate.

Brake and accelerator pedals are too close together, when applying brake consumer applies accelerator pedal at the same time.

Gas and brake pedal sit too close together and close to the same height, when Ford was contacted, they didn't want to inspect.

Pe 02 035:brake/accelerator pedal separation: when applying brake, driver's foot mistakenly pressed accelerator pedal, causing vehicle to rearend another vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Consumer feels that the problem is the distance of travel between the brake and accelerator pedals being too close.

Due to the brake pedal and gas pedal being so close together, while parking vehicle, consumer hit gas pedal, causing vehicle to accelerate at about 25mph, hitting into a pole and a parked vehicle. Dealer notified.

Adjustable pedal. Consumer applied brake and depressed accelerator pedal at same time, resulting in a collision at 25mph, and causing minor injuries to driver. Vehicle was totalled. Consumer did not contact Ford motor company about accident.

When coming to a stop sign, accelerator locked up and vehicle sped up. Consumer had to put gear selector in neutral to keep from hitting another vehicle, dealership is aware of problem. The engine also revs when coming to a stop.

The dealer has been notified in canada regarding pedal position issues.

Pe 02 035:brake/accelerator pedal separation: when applying brake driver's foot would mistakenly hit accelerator pedal. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

When at a complete stop consumer applies gas pedal, pedal goes down, but engine does not rev nor is vehicle moving forward. Then all of a suuden, it will surge forward. Sometimes consumer has to shut off engine to get vehicle to respond. Numerous times to dealer, cannot remedy.

While sitting at a light or a stop and applying the gas pedal, vehicle accelerated on its own. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.

While driving and taking the foot off gas pedal, the vehicle does not slow down as it suppose to, and may cause a crash. Dealer said its the characteristic of the vehicle. Please provide further information.

While driving and pressing the gas pedal the vehicle won't accelerate which almost caused an accident. Cause unknown. Please provide details.

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The design of the accelerator and brake pedals are too close together causing the driver to depress both while attempting to stop resulting in the vehicle lunging forward.

Gas pedal is sticking. Problem was identified to Ford and repairs were mad. , manufacturer could not duplicate the problem. After warranty expired, manufacturer found problem. Repairs to be made at owners expense. Provide further information.

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