I have replaced two speedometers,13 months apart & ford motor co will not do anything.
1995 Ford Taurus acceleration complaints
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While approaching an intersection vehicle started to accelerate even with application of the brake pedal. Owner had to take key out of ignition in order to stop. Dealer has fixed problem.
The vehicle was in park when it suddenly accelerated, causing a collision, and resulting in minor injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.
Upon attempting to enter oncoming traffic accelerator pedal was depressed and there was no movement consumer contacted the dealer, dealer stated that accelerator cable was broken. Please provide any further details.
Cruise control got stuck while driving and increased to 90 MPH. Consumer could not turn cruise control off--driver had to shut the vehicle completely off, put the vehicle in neutral, and coast off the road to prevent accident. Owner disengaged cruise control to prevent problem from occurring again. Dealer notified, but did not provide any help.
While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated to 90 MPH in seconds. Driver applied the brakes and they were inoperative. Had to use the emergency parking brake in order to stop vehicle. Dealer said it might be the passing gear or a vaccum hose which may have been clogged. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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Upon entering oncoming traffic driver went to accelerate and the pedal went completely to the floor and there was no movement of vehicle. When vehicle was towed to a repair shop the accelerator cable was found to be broken. Vehicle was repaired by the body shop.
I have replaced the speed control cable one time, but did not solve problem.
Cruise control is working intermittently, and sometimes doesn't work at all. Began failing in cold weather only. There is a recall for this problem but vehicle is not included in recall.
Vehicle was engaged in cruise control and experienced sudden acceleration resulting in accident. Mjs
On seven occasions vehicle experienced sudden aceleration ;cruise control was not engaged. Also, condition occurs when consumer had the cruise control disengaged. Dealer notified.
Vehicle surges on its own and when it's placed into gear, it just suddenly takes off. Dealer has been contacted.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when put into reverse causing the vehicle to hit a parked car.
The first speedometer/accelerator cable was replaced under warranty, free of charge. The second one has now broken and needs to be replaced with a third one. The car is not that old.
While driving with the cruise control activated and pressing the brake pedal to deactivate, vehicle revved and accelerated. Never been to a dealer about this problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.
Consumer driving with cruise control on. Stepped on brakes, and when cruise control was resumed vehicle accelerated. Since this incident, the cruise control has stopped working all together.
First week of ownership was no brake lights, and can't shift out of park. Problem was electric cooling fan motor. Then cruise would not shut off. Problem-brake wiring harness. Last major problem was rocker arm malfunctioned at 39,166 mi. Repair bill for that was 879.88.
When increasing speed from about 15 to 20mph the vehicle would jerk forward. Dealer has not seen.
Intermittently while driving the speedometer jumps up and down, and it causes the cruise control to be inoperable. Dealer and manufacter have been notified.
Speedometer indicator on dashboard jumps when vehicle passes over a bump in roadway orn roadway surface changes,I.e. From black-top pavement to concrete, such as a bridge surface. When the cruise control is on it jumps and the vehicle speed does not increase, but operator has no idea as to what speed vehicle is actually traveling as indicator will oscilate as much as 20 to 25 MPH above set speed.
Intermittently while driving the vehicle will accelerate unexpectedly and the braking system will not work, causing the occupant to turn off the vehicle in order to stop. Restart the vehicle and problem is gone. Also while driving for a long period of time the vehicle will stall, almost causing an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Had applied brakes after going 35mph, when engine revved up & suddenly accelerated. Pressed brakes harder & vehicle stopped. When brake pedal was released, vehicle would jump either backward or forward about3-5 fet. Took to dealer & mechanic replaced iac motor/t-body/throttle cable/pump relay & some other parts.
Initial throttle engagement extremely difficult to break when cold.
Sudden acceleration.
Vehicle accelerated through an intersection at 35-40 MPH. Ford found a worn throttle body that was catching and sticking.
Vehicle accelerated through an intersection at 35-40 MPH. Ford found a worn throttle body that was catching and sticking.
Sudden acceleration experienced, replacement of the accelerator cable and pedal did not remedy failure, sudden acceleration experienced after repair.
Was trying to get on highway; took foot off gas pedal to slow down, vehicle kept accelerating. Applied the brakes, but still accelerated. Cruise control was not engaged. Had to force vehicle into park after guiding to side of road to stop. Took to dealer & everything was was replaced, but problem still exists.
After releasing foot from gas pedal or releasing foot from brake pedal vehicle will accelerate to 35 MPH.
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