Car Accelerates On Its Own problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Four problems related to car accelerates on its own have been reported for the 2000 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2000 Windstar.

1 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 10/21/2004

Ford Windstar 2000, brakes would not stop the van or decrease the speed. The consumer stated while driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. When the second incident happened there was smoke coming from under the van. The dealer replaced the throttle position sensor.

2 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2002

While reversing, with foot still on the brake pedal, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed, crashing into a garage.

3 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2001

While releasing brakes vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly two consecutive times, resulting in a collosion. Vehicle currently at dealer for repairs. Manufacturer has been notified.

4 Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

While driving, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to drive through a busy intersection. The driver was able to avoid a collision. The dealer replaced several components within the engine. Please provide further details.

Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of the 2000 Ford Windstar

Cruise Control problems	41
Vehicle Speed Control problems	35
Car Accelerates On Its Own problems	4
Speed Control Cable problems	3
Speedometer/odometer Failure problems	2
Speed Control Linkage problems	2
Speed Sensor problems	2
Accelerator Pedal problems	1

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