Accelerator Stuck problems of the 2001 Ford Windstar

Three problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 2001 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Windstar based on all problems reported for the 2001 Windstar.

1 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2006

-the contact stated that while he was driving 35 mph the adjustable accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. The contact depressed the brake pedal but, the vehicle continued to accelerate. This acceleration continued for a number of seconds. Then, the contact shifted the vehicle into neutral and applied the emergency brakes in order for the throttle to disengage. The road condition on the date of the incident was fairly dry, so contact feels that the weather condition was definitely not an issue. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership and they stated that they wouldn't be able to cover his vehicle under the NHTSA recall number 01v207000 due to the fact that his vehicle wasn't built until 06-20-01.

2 Accelerator Stuck problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2006

: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the adjustable accelerator pedal became stuck the floor. The contact depressed the brake pedal put the vehicle continued to accelerate. This acceleration continued for a number of seconds. Then, the contact turned off the ignition and shifted the vehicle into neutral. Subsequently the O2 light came on. This happens when the ignition is turned off at a high rate of speed, per the owner's manual. This happened on a winding two lane road why contact's wife and children were in the vehicle. There is NHTSA recall # 01v207000 regarding the accelerator pedal. The vehicle had the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN number.

3 Accelerator Stuck problem

While driving at low speed accelerator pedal stuck in full throttle. As a result, driver hit a wall at 60 mph. No injuries reported.


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