1999 Ford Taurus: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Transmission · 148,725 miles · CA

Was driving and all of a sudden the speedometer started jumping around, when I stepped on the gas the RPM's reved up high. I stopped at the stop sign and the car accelerated by itself into the intersection I came close to hitting another car! I have had the vehicle speed sensor replaced twice already and the transmission replaced . As I was driving it home the car hesitated in the intersection then jerked you can feel the pulsing of the car as it accelerates and deaccelerates. It is a safety hazzard

Filed Nov 7, 2012 · Acceleration · 98,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space at approximately 2 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated without any warning. The contact applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a pillar on the side of a building. The driver sustained minor injuries to her neck and shoulders. The police were contacted and a report was available. The vehicle was later towed to the contacts home and was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 98,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that while in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated backward and crashed into a fence. The contact suffered injuries to the back and right leg. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer drove the vehicle and the vehicle suddenly accelerated again. The dealer discovered a dirty throttle body and had it cleaned. Since the repair, the vehicle did not experience any failures. The failure mileage was 58,000. ..updated 03/21/12 *bf the consumer stated her vehicle sat on the dealerships parking lot for 21 days and ford did not send an investigator. Updated 03/23/12

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 130,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward while stopped and while driving at various speeds. The contact had to shift the vehicle into neutral in order to stop the failure. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 8, 2005 · Acceleration · 4,000 miles · TN

Dt: the contact states while driving vehicle accelerated on its own. When attempting to stop the acceleration with brake pressure the vehicle shook and lurched forward. The vehicle has been seen by a dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jun 25, 2005 · Transmission · IN

My husband and I had the vehicle for approximately 18 months when it started making a grinding noise. We took it to the dealership who said there was nothing wrong with it. We then took it to 2 mechanics. Just low on fluid, no other problems. We checked the fluid before we drove it after that. The levels were never low. One day on my home, I had stopped for a light on a hill. When the light changed, the car started rolling backward. I put my foot on the brake and put the car in park, then waited for the light to change again. The second time I tried, the car jerked and lunged forward. I told my husband about it when I got home and he called the dealership again. We checked the fluid again, no change. It will go into gear if the engine is cold. But once it warms up, nothing. This vehicle has been sitting in my driveway for 3 years, taking up space and collecting dust. The dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with it and that there were no recalls on the transmission. A third independent mechanic told us the transmission was fried. It will cost roughly $3,000 to fix it. My husband passed away and I refuse to put any more money into this piece of junk. I also refuse to make any more payments on it. I can't sell it because it won't move. Ford motor credit will not release the title until it's paid for but won't come and get it. I can't take it to them. I want my money back, or I want it fixed. The dealership who sold it to my husband sold out to someone else and there is no record of us ever bringing it to them. Now what?

Filed Aug 20, 2003 · Acceleration · 47,000 miles · LA · crash · 3 injuries

Vehicle surged forward when vehicle was shifted into park, resulting in vehicle hitting a brick wall.*mr while shifting into park, the engine accelerated to over 3000 RPM which caused the vehicle to jump an eight inch curb and violently hit a brick wall.*ts

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Transmission · 13,899 miles · NJ

Backing out of driveway when the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Had the same problem several times before. Had taken to dealership each time for accelerating and nothing was found wrong with transmission. Ts

Filed May 28, 2002 · Acceleration · CA · 1 injury

Driver experienced sudden acceleration while cruise control was engaged twice within the same hour. Driver had to exit off highway due to brakes having minimum affect with pedal descending to floor board. After that, driver pulled over and had difficulty moving gear shift from park after sitting for several minutes.*ak after disengaging cruise control, driver was able to control vehicle. Consumer had scheduling problems with dealership, but was advised not to use cruise control until vehicle was inspection.

Filed Nov 26, 2001 · Acceleration · OH

At low speeds when transmission is put into park vehicle will suddenly accelerate. Please provide more information.

Filed Jun 25, 2001 · Acceleration · PA

When depressing brake pedal to make a gradual stop vehicle will surge forward. Also, engine RPM will idle high.*ak the surge occurs randomly and was dangerous. The dealer replaced idle control valve, but the problem was not solved.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · KY · crash

At stop and brake applied, car surged forward striking vehicle. Also, no engine braking.