Consumer states that the brake pedal and gas pedal are too close. Consumer has accelerated instead of stopping. As a result, came close to having a collision.
1992 Ford Taurus acceleration problems
49 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 49
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal4
- Linkages3
- Cables2
- Cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Taurus acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford Taurus acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: vehicles equipped with 3.8l engines and originally sold or currently registered in the following states: alaska, colorado, iowa, idaho, illinois, indiana, kansas, massachusetts, maine, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. Water can accumulate within the speed control cable conduit. If enough water accumulates, it could freeze within a low area of the cable routing when exposed to a long term cold soak at temperatures at least several degrees below freezing.
- Risk
- Driver control of vehicle speed using the speed control system or the accelerator control system would be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a boot to the speed control cable.
Recall number 97V025000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Underbody fuel line fails
There is no summary currently available
PE93065
What 1992 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle sudden accelerated and ran into a bricks wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
My rear brake system keeps coming apart. This first happened while driving at 55 m.p.h. And I had to brake suddenly. I had to drive around vehicle in front of me to avoud a crash, I had a mechanic put them back together but the problem keeps persisting even though I have had the brake system completely redone. The problem with my cruise control is that when I use it and set it the car will go that speed and after a while will increase the speed on it's own.I have almost gotten a ticket because of this and since everytime I use it this happens I have stopped using the cruise control.
Consumer states when the hazard lights blow a fuse, the cruise control will not disengage when brakes are applied.*ak. Consumer stated cruise control does not disengage when brakes are applied, and tries to over come brakes with acceleration.
While starting vehicle white smoke was coming out of tailpipe. Heard popping noise, also water and antifreeze was coming from tailpipe. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated engine head gaskets were blown.*ak blower fan blade had to be replaced. On several occasions, the starter had to be replaced. Customer states temperature gauge goes up, low on water and loosing coolant. Dealer replaced radiator, water pump and serpentine belt. Brakes are grinding. Dealer replaced front brakes had turned rotors. On one occasion, the throttle positioning sensor had to be replaced.
Throttle sticks at 35 MPH, this happened again on 2 dec 2001.
Intermittently, there is serious buck/jerk upon acceleration from standstill, resulting in loss of acceleration power. Clearly, this is a dangerous condition. Several times, the kam (continuous memory) has been code-scanned, with the result that no failure codes were revealed. The check engine warning light comes on only during engine start; not afterwards.
While driving 70mph with cruise control ABS brakes became stuck. Brake assist failed. Brakes were smoking. Cruise control failed to disengage. Check engine light came on. Engine would rev very high. Disconnected cruise control cable to throttle.
After starting vehicle suddenly accelerated. Applied brakes and emgerncy parking brake, which did stop vehicle . Brake pedal went to the floor. To gain control of vehicle consumer turned it off. Dealer replaced power booster which did not correct the problem. Please give any further details.
While driving stepped on the accelerator and vehicle lost stopping power. Also, smoke was coming from the front, and vehicle caught on fire after stopping (just before losing power the engine check light flashed on and off). *ak.et.
Questions about the 1992 Ford Taurus acceleration
Does the 1992 Ford Taurus have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 49 complaints about the acceleration of the 1992 Ford Taurus, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Ford Taurus acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford Taurus acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V025000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Taurus have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford Taurus model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2005 (529 complaints), 2006 (176 complaints) and 2004 (164 complaints).
Other 1992 Ford Taurus problems
Engine 216Transmission 105Electrical 70Body 68Brakes 67Steering 56Airbags 49Suspension 48Visibility 43Seat belts 21Fuel system 19Tires 18Lights 13Locks 3Seats 2Wheels 2
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