While driving at 55 MPH and coming off the freeway RPM's won't go down ,and vehicle went up to high speed. Consumer applied the brakes and brakes were hardengine kept on racing high. Consumer had to turn off the vehicle in order to stop tengine from racing high ,and to bring vehicle to a complete stop.
1991 Ford Taurus acceleration complaints
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Driving on highway in cruise control and car went into full throttle by itself, couldn't get the cruise control off. Manufacturer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Repairs at owner's expense. Problem occurred twice. *ak
When stepping down on gas pedal the motor raises up in front and rolls backwards. Motor mounts are liquid filled and have a defect. Dealer contacted, replaced new bolt. Repairs would be at owner's expense due to no warranty. *ak.et.
Air bag sensor light comes on continually after hitting a pot hole or going over railroad tracks.
Vehicle was in park, pressed the brake and put the vehicle into drive, and the vehicle suddenly accelerated, resulting in a crash. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving accelerator cable broke, causing engine runaway and loss of control of vehicle.
While driving down the freeway the accelerator stuck to the floor and the vehicle kept going . Consumer tried hitting the brakes and they wouldn't work. The vehicle kep picking up speed and lost control of the vehicle. Had to keep hitting the gas pedal hard with foot in order for it to unstick, and then could use the brakes.
Valve assembly throttle replaced due to noise when idling/engine light coming on.
Vehicle was parked, put vehicle in drive, vehicle went open throttle position, hitting a tree, impact 11:00, position speed 80 MPH. Tt
While driving, suddenly engine surged, when pedal went to floor, then throttle stuck wide open at 90-100mph, brakes seemed ineffective in stopping vehicle. Tt
Gas pedal became stuck due to malfunctioning of hand brake, resulting in loss of control/accident/injuries.
Vehicle sudden accelerated, resulting in hitting a pole, repair idler and install a sensor to no avail. Tt
Vehicle accelerated after owner heard weird thump sound. Owner couldn't control rpms which then she jumped out of vehicle. Tt
Sudden acceleration when in reverse gear, causing loss of control/accident.
Accelerator cable broke, causing vehicle to stall.
Transmission fails to shift into drive/reverse, also replaced leaking transmission oil pan.
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