2005 Ford Crown Victoria: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 102,820 miles · MD · crash

I bought ford victoria crown model 2005 from an individual on dec. 2009. It was police car. After I bought the car within a months time I hit another vehicle. I lost control and the brake didn't work. It didn't stop by hitting once, it was amazing hitting back again and again. My car or even the other car didn't have any body damage and after 1 hour I started driving and on my way home the same thing happened. I got out of the road but no accident. I took the car to the garage and I paid $800.00 for the maintenance. I used the car for a taxi cab. Again I have another problem with this car. I had to take a customer to the airport and before I got there, smoke was coming out and I stopped the car in the airport garage. This time it became completely out of service and I had the vehicle towed to the garage. The result as the mechanic tested said the transmission is totally out of use and need another one. Again two months back while driving I lost control of the brake and stop out of the road. Recently on sunday dec. 19, 2010 major accident happened. While driving I couldn't control the brake and the vehicle accelerated on its own. So, I hit the fence on the road and the vehicle was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the garage and when the mechanic tested he couldn't find anything, even he did a road test. I was advised this vehicle is dangerous if I start driving . I can submit all my expenses which I paid for the maintenance if possible. Thanks to a friend who gave me information to check online if this vehicle model is recall . Updated 01/03/11

Filed Aug 9, 2006 · Acceleration, Body · MI

2005 ford crown victoria accelerated without warning. *kb the consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as a right front door rattle, the AC control switch needed to be replaced and a tire needed to be repaired.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Acceleration · 16,715 miles · LA

On july 24, 2006 at approximately 2:15 pm I picked up my car, a 2005 crown victoria from don bohn autoplex located at 3737 lapalco blvd, harvey, la. 70058. I had dropped off my car on saturday, july 15, 2006 to have the AC control switch replaced, left front tire repaired and right front door rattle diagnosed. After leaving the ford dealership, I proceeded down the road to meet a friend for lunch. The restaurant was just a few miles from the ford dealership. I pulled into the entrance to the casino/restaurant and stopped at a 4 way stop. After removing my right food from the brake and beginning to proceed, the engine accelerated on its own at a very high rate. I attempted to stop the vehicle by using the brakes but this had no effect in stopping the car. Out of complete desperation, I threw the car in park and turned the engine off. After calming down for a few minutes, I restarted the engine with my foot on the brakes. When I put the car in drive, the car once again began full acceleration. I again threw the car in park and turned the engine off. I noticed during this second incident that there were numerous lighted symbols that came on the dash. In an attempt to get the car out of traffic and into a area free of pedestrians, I started the vehicle again and the same thing happened a third time. I shifted into neutral and managed to get the car parked. I went into the casino and was assisted by an employee in calling the ford dealership and explained the incidents. They advised me to call ford roadside assistance, which I did. Four hours later a tow truck arrived and towed my car to don bohn ford. During my 4 hour wait in the parking lot I was able to talk to the service manager and the service manager. I was advised that they had heard about such incidents but had no first hand knowledge "unintended acceleration."

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Brakes · 1,236 miles · NY

While making a turn the 2005 crown victoria suddenly accelerated, even though the driver had his foot on the brake. There is a possibility the brake and accelerator pedals are too close together, allowing the driver to apply both pedals at once.

Filed Nov 3, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 14,075 miles · MI

Dt: the contact stated the horn was not working. The service dealer replaced the horn, and reprogrammed the ccm to the latest calibration. Since the repair she had to press firmly, in the exact location of the horn symbols. Sometimes she has to press on both horn symbols to get the horn to work. The dealer said after time and use the horn should become easier to use. Another concern she had was with the vehicle speed control. While at a stop sign the vehicle accelerated on its own. The service dealer inspected the vehicle, but could not find the cause of the problem at this point. *ak updated 11/29/05.

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Acceleration · OH

Reporting two cases of sudden acceleration in rented ford crown vehicle, rented from hertz in san diego during first part of july 2005.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Brakes · 3,500 miles · NY

During normal braking, on 2 separate occasions, my father and I both experienced unintended acceleration while braking. This was caused by the fact that the accelerator pedal on our rented ford crown victoria is too close to, and at the same level as, the brake pedal, causing both pedals to easily be pressed at the same time. Excessive force on the brake pedal was the only action possible to prevent accidents in both cases.