1993 Ford Taurus acceleration problems

Filed Oct 3, 2008 · Acceleration · 86,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford taurus. While driving 45 MPH through the toll plaza, the vehicle failed to slow down when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact exited off the interstate and approached a traffic light thirty seconds later. She noticed smoke under the hood and the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic stated that the cable to the cruise control was stuck. Prior to the failure, the contact had never used the cruise control button. The dealer was notified and advised her to bring in the vehicle; however, it was already being repaired by her mechanic. The cruise control cable was stuck which caused the throttle to saty open. Updated 11/19/08.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 54,000 miles · CT

While applying the brakes vehicle accelerates. No impact reported. *ak in the last 5 months the consumer has had 2 near accident in the vehicle due to sudden acceleration. The ford dealer offered no information that was helpful, therefore the consumer contacted a service station who diagnosed the problem as a defective throttle positioning sensor.

Filed Mar 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Airbags · IL

The horn nor the cruise control buttons worked in the steering wheel hub. *ph consumer felt that there's no need to fix the problem at once even though it was such an inconvenience on his behalf. After ten months of ownership of vehicle purchased from e-bay, vehicle was taken to repair facility to have steering controls fixed. Mechanic called consumer and was informed that air bag had been removed from steering wheel hub and replaced with foam to simulate the shape of the air bag. Consumer was able to have air bag installed into steering wheel hub along with the repairs on horn and cruise control. Consumer now asking if it's against florida or federal law to sell a car with the air bag either unionization or inoperative and not inform the buyer.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Acceleration, Electrical · 188,632 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

Chuck's clean & used cars of pembroke sold me a 1993 ford taurus VIN [xxx] with a known recall on it. There was a fire with the ignition system was totally destroyed. *la information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Acceleration · WA

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.

Filed Jul 26, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · WA

While traveling on highway consumer noticed that cruise control/ horn and airbag were not operable. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Acceleration · IL

Speed control stopped working, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.

Filed Jul 25, 2002 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

Headlight went out while driving at night, then came back on. Recall was done 2 years ago, dealer replaced the multi function switch.*jb consumer also stated the vehicle would stall, the electrical control box was replaced, and the cruise control has not worked for the past 5 years.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Acceleration · MN

While driving 40 MPH and without warning vehicle began to rev up to full rpms. Driver was able to pull vehicle over.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Acceleration · MI

There is a hesitation when accelerating. Please provide further information.