Brake Pedal And Linkage Problems of Ford Taurus

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 2008 Ford Taurus. The contact was traveling in reverse 2 mph when the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The current and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 12/30/lj updated 01/04/lj the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated in reverse. Updated 01/10/11 the consumer stated the brake and accelerator pedals have questionable. Updated 04/06/11.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that he applied the brake pedal, while driving approximately 5 mph, and the vehicle began to surge forward. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The consumer stated the accelerator and brake pedals were the same height and very close to each other and his foot accidentally hit the accelerator pedal. 08/11/11.

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The contact states there is a NHTSA recall, campaign 02v266000 regarding the brake pedal and linkages. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. No repairs have been made.

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Engine accelerated when applying brakes at a parking lot.

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While driving consumer would simultaneously depress the brake/accelerator pedals. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While braking brake pedal stuck. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Nhtsa#01-v-078-000 vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with adjustable pedals. If the grease from the adjustable pedal assembly enters the stop lamp switch, it can contaminate the contacts leading to carbon build up, and potentially, a short circuit. Consumer has the same problem. Please provide further information.

The vehicles brake pedal disengage from the master cylinders push rod. The dealer was contacted and repaired the vehicle. The dealer did not volunteer information of other models that has factory recalls for the retainer clip. Refer to recall# 02v266000 scc.

The brake and speed pedal are two and half inches apart. Causing the consumer to apply both at the same time. Please fill in additional information. Ts.

Consumer advised that when attempting to depress brake or accelerator pedal will depress both simultaneously. This is due to their close proximity in design. Mr.

Consumer states that the brake pedal is to close to the accelerator pedal that when trying to apply the brakes the consumer has stepped on the accelerator pedal also. Contacted dealer. Mr.

While traveling at about 3 mph, consumer states' pressed brake pedal and vehicle took off through the parking lot, hitting a couple of cars before consumer could safely locate brake pedal and stop. Consumer states there is a recall for the distance between the brake and accelerater pedal. 02 v 266 000. Please provide any further information. Ts.

While applying her brakes the vehicle suddenly acellerated and the vehicle ran into a fence. Please provide additional information. Dealer notified about the problem. Ts.

02 v 266 000/brake & accelerator pedal distance: consumer states that the vehicle was involved in two separate accidents because the brake & accelerator pedal was simutaneously applied, causes the vehicle to accelerate. Dealer and the manufacturer has not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr.

Depressing brake pedal after removing foot from accelerator, vehicle continues to accelerate. The lower the brake pedal, the faster the accelleration. Twice at stop signals I was able to put the car into park; when moved to drive, all was normal. On sept 7, in marietta GA, I was unable to move transmission into park. As the car was moving very fast. From a distance of 40 to 50 feet, car climbed an earthen embankment, over large shrubs. It stopped when top was reached. I was able get into reverse and back down. A service man at the marietta Ford dealer said car was driveable. And that this happens all the time as the brake and accelelrator pedals are close. When the damage repaired in st. Louis, it was more extensive than the adjustor had estimated. This same problem occurred as I was driving to my home from the repair shop. Scary! mr.

Was put into an emergency stop situation, when I applied brakes my brake pedal bent in half causing my foot to come off and land on the gas pedal. I slamed into the car in front of me because of this defect, had the brakes not failed I could of came to a stop with causing an accident. Ford was contacted and refused to acknowledge incident and my insurance company is currently in litagation with Ford over the incident.

Pe 02 035: brake/accelerator pedal separation: pedal adjustable, while applying brakes to slow down from 70 mph accelerator pedal was applied at the same time and almost caused a vehicle crash. Dealer was notified on two occasions. Consumer believes that the brake and gas pedal are too close together.

Distance between the gas and brake pedals are designed poorly. When transfering feet from one pedal to another, consumer's foot will get stuck between the pedals.

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I have a 2000 Ford Taurus with adjustable pedals. The car was serviced per the instructions associated with recall campaign 01v078000. Shortly after this repair, the brake switch was contaminated with grease causing the brake lamp switch to be stuck in the closed position disabling the cruise control and causing the stop lamps to stay on. The car was repaired under warranty. A little over one year later, the same problem occurred and was again fixed under the extended warranty. In essence, the problem which was supposed to be addressed in recall campaign 01v078000 apparently was not adequately addressed as the problem as reoccurred not once but twice since the repairs associated with the original recall.

The brake pedal and the gas pedal are too close, and gas pedal is 1/2 inch lower. When stepping on the brake pedal can hit the gas pedal at the same time. Dealer states no modification because of design specifications. Consumer states he has a big foot in this case.

Consumer received recall notice regarding the stop lamp switch.

Consumer stated had problems with brake pedal. Also stated that the brake pedal is 2" higher that the gas pedal. Dealer was contaced and stated that there was a recall but they said that there was no problem with it. The brake pedal and the accelerator pedal is too close together which caused the consumer's foot to hit both and cause an accident.

Nhtsa recall campaign 02v266000 brake pedal; this vehicle is outside the remedy scope and the vehicle is having the same problem that the recall exhibits. Please describe details. Mr.

Recall was performed on the vehicle for the brake and gas pedal being to close together but problem continued. After having a service recall done no adjustment were made. The same problem occurred again and the dealer suggested that the gas pedal be positioned further forward. And the consumer is unsatisfied that the dealer is trying to make a design problem into a customer service maintenance issue.

Vehicle is subject to high rpms with mileage reaching up to 35 mph. Brakes are worn due to constant application of pedal for control. Please describe details.

While driving and upon using brake and accelerator pedals, consumer's foot gets stuck. However, there is an open investigation regarding the pedal separation. Consumer adds that her husband has a size 14 foot which gets caught frequently in between the pedals.

The brake lights were on constantly. The consumer felt it had something to do with the brake pedal assembly.

Whenever braking brake pedal linkages would fail to stop vehicle when needed.

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The brake pedal and the gas pedal are too close, and gas pedal is 1/2 inch lower. When stepping on the brake pedal consumer can hit the gas pedal at the same time. Dealer states there can be no modifications because of design specifications.

Brake pedal and accelerator pedal are too close to each other, and there is not enough depth between them, which could cause pedal misapplication when attempting to accelerate or upon braking. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.