1999 Ford Taurus: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 121,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began driving as if the cruise control had been activated and accelerated abnormally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 121,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2010 · Engine · KY

1999 ford 3l duo cam engine. Their is no apparent engine braking from this engine at highway speeds. Locking out overdrive will help but causes the engine to rev excessively. Cruise control speed will exceed the speed limit by a lot while going down hill, even slightly.

Filed May 12, 2009 · Acceleration · 84,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, it caught fire. The fire spread quickly throughout the garage. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that the fire could have originated with the cruise control module, which is common in some ford SUV's. The current and failure mileages were 84,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Acceleration, Electrical · 117,400 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the service engine soon light illuminated on the instrument panel. A mechanic replaced the oxygen sensor; however, the light still illuminated. The contact was informed that there was a misfire on the #6 cylinder. In addition, there was a lot of smoke when the vehicle was started. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and they stated that the possible cause of the failure was antifreeze entering the motor. The mechanic also suggested that there was a potential issue with the head gasket, which would cost between $1,500-$2,500 to repair. Also, the vehicle would not decelerate if the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal; therefore, he would have to apply the brakes instead. The mechanic informed him that the vehicle would coast due to the cruise control. The contact also experienced issues with the fuel system using more gasoline than he believed was necessary. For errands around town, the vehicle would use a half of a tank. The headlights had a dingy color on the inside. He attempted to get another lens cap for it, but could not change it because it was plastic. The contact would have to purchase another headlight to correct the issue. The manufacturer could not assist because the vehicle was close to ten years old. The contact also noticed that the vehicle would accelerate on its own and slip into another gear. Lastly, there was an issue with the instrument panel gauges dimming intermittently. The current mileage was approximately 118,000 and failure mileage was 117,400.

Filed Mar 7, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 97,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling high. This confirmed that the cruise control was off. The contact engaged the brakes. However, the high idle continued to occur. When the contact attempted to stop the vehicle stalled and the brakes failed. The current and failure mileage was 97,000 miles.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Electrical · 82,811 miles · OH

When you hit the horn the engine tries to cut out and the check engine light comes on. When that happens the car jerks really bad like you slammed on the brakes. Also the cruise control only works half the time. Nothing has been done to correct this yet. It is going into the shop in a week.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Acceleration · 20,000 miles · NJ

Vehicle is having problems with the cruise control. It is not working. The speedometer isn't reading it correctly. Vehicle is also having a problem with acceleration. When it occurs, the driver shut down the vehicle for about 10 mins. When vehicle is re-started everything begins to work again. Provide further details.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Acceleration · 60,000 miles · MI

I drive a 1999' ford taurus. Upon entering the freeway I noticed that the car was accelerating on its own. Car does not have cruise control. I thought that the accelerator cable was sticking. I had the car checked out for the sticky cable but found out there was no problem with the cable. Between then and now I have gotten the problem fixed from the ford dealership twice (paid couple of hundred dollars each time) ,and the car was acting up again(for the third time). Then a friend of mine remined me of this show he had seen where people had reported their taurus's accelerating suddenl,y but ford motor co. Passed the buck on the drivers (they accidently may have stepped on the gas pedal). This was a real problem with the taurus and I have talked to the dealership, but each time I get an unsatisfactory answer from them.

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 May 8, 2002 · Acceleration · AL

Vehicle was going 70 MPH when accelerator pedal fell off, causing the vehicle to lurch forward. Dealer was notified. And was aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that the cruise control was not on but it engaged on its own.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · NY

Cruise control does not hold constant speed while going down a hill. Nlm

Filed May 3, 2000 · Acceleration, Transmission · PA

Was driving vehicle without cruise control on or foot on gas pedal, and vehicle started picking up speed for no reason. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed normal procedure for vehicle. Had the transmission & torque convertor replaced anyway.