The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal had gone to the floor, as the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was stopped by pulling the emergency brake. The dealer stated that they were unable to find the problem. Recall# 02v266000 mr scc
2000 Ford Taurus acceleration complaints
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The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
When at a stop, brake applied, and vehicle will lunge forward. Consumer had to apply brakes hard to stop vehicle. This has happened 5 times, vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
While driving at 15mph and making a turn, engine kicked into reverse at high speed. Had to slam on brakes and put vehicle in neutral to stop vehicle.
Thought car was accelerating itself. Dealer checked, "nothing wrong". Still happens, even though I am more careful. I read somewhere that there was an investigation going on regarding this matter. I really think there is a problem with this pedals, and something should be done about it. At least an investigation will bring the whole thing under proper scrutiny. Thank you.
Vehicle will not decelerate, exceeding 30 to 40 miles without pressing gas pedal. Rpms at approximately 1400. There is also gas fumes when vehicle is at idle. Dealer could not fix.
Adjustable pedal. Consumer applied brake and depressed accelerator pedal at same time, resulting in a collision at 25mph, and causing minor injuries to driver.vehicle was totalled. Consumer did not contact ford motor company about accident.
After getting recall 01v075000 repairs done for pedal extenders consumer was unable to shift gears. Also, brake lights have gone out due to this recall.contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
My husband and I were returning home in our 2000 taurus w/adjustable pedals. As he was pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. It ran through a hedge and struck a tree after traveling about 10 feet. The car sustained about $6000 damage and, despite the fact I (sally) was wearing my safety belt, I sustained a cracked sturnum. Prior to this event, my husband was concerned about how close the brake and accelerator pedals were together. He mentioned this to me many times, but we never contacted ford about it. The car still has the same pedals. I wear a 9.5 b shoe and robert wears an 11d.
Pe 02 035:brake/accelerator pedal separation: when applying brake driver's foot would mistakenly hit accelerator pedal. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
The dealer has been notified in canada regarding pedal position issues.
Brake and throttle pedals too close together sometimes accelerate when trying to brake. Poor design.
While driving out of parking lot, applied gas pedal and pedal broke. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak upon entering highway the gas pedal snapped and broke off. Consumer was unable to accelerate.
Brake lights would continuously stay on, also, has affected cruise control contacted dealer.
Spark knock on acceleration; more noticeable during warmer weather.
On three different occasions while sitting at an intersection with foot on brake, vehicle unexpectedly surged out into intersection like someone put foot on accelerater. Consumer felt this was unsafe driving condition. *ak consumer took vehicle to dealer but was unable to duplicate the problem.
The car will not decelerate when the drivers foot is taken off the gas, the vehicle will travel 30-40 MPH without the pedal being pressed, the dealer has made attempts to fix the problem to no avail. Nlm
As consumer released the brake after stopping at a stop sign, and turned the wheel to the right, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to what seemed to about 60 MPH in about 10 seconds, the vehicle went towards the right and struck a curb, and the brakes did not appear to work, once the vehicle came to a rest the engine then shut off, the windshield broke and the drivers side door would not open, consumer suffered minor injuries.
Vehicle surged forward twice. Once while in reverse with foot on brake. No accident. Vehicle taken to dealer once, found no problem with vehicle.
When the consumer applies brakes, his foot depresses the accelerator pedal also causing the vehicle to accelerate slowly. The consumer stated that the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal are located close to each other and are dangerous.
While accelerating onto highway vehicle stalled without any indication. After two tries vehicle restated . Dealer was contacted, could not duplicate problem. Please provide further information.
Consumer was slowing down for a traffic light when vehicle started to accelerate instead of slowing down. Consumer shifted into neutral , heard engine rev. Shut key off in order to stop vehicle. Restarted vehicle, and it ran normal for another mile. Consumer will contact dealer to determine cause.*ak consumer has noticed that tauruses with adjustable pedals have a softer brake pedal with more play than other vehicles.
Our taurus and five others I have driven continue to supply excess fuel when the accelerator is released. This causes the brakes to be necessary in ordinary traffic and to decelerate at curves and hills (there is no "hill holding" effect ). To check this, shift into neutral at about 60 MPH and you will see the tach go up from 2000 to almost 3000rpm, when it should be dropping to the idle speed of about 750rpm. My dealer is at a loss to explain or fix this, and I havent found any other make and model that does this. Even the windstar, which is pretty similar in engine, drops to idle speed.
When accelerating up hills, car makes a clinging noise & will not go any faster. It sounds as if engine may blow up if you try to press gas pedal harder. This was reported to dealer and they claimed they fixed. It seemed okay but next day problem still.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision. Upon impact, passenger's airbag did not deploy, resulting in minor injury. Vehicle was totalled.*ak vehicle suddenly accelerated and did not slow down, vehicle crashed into a dumpster, stopping the vehicle, consumer contacted manufacturer and was told there was no way of telling what caused the accident.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision, and causing minor injuries.
Vehicle accelerated suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a collision which caused minor injuries, and property damage. Vehicle at the dealer for inspection and repairs.
Vehicle accelerates mostly at speeds of 35-40 MPH, engine revvs. Consumer has to brake to slow vehicle down.*ak the vehicle also backs up while in drive and while stopped at light.
The idle air control valve stuck causing the vehicles engine to race out of control and the check engine light to illuminated, the consumer feels this vehicle should not be having this type of failure at such low mileage. Nlm
Consumer was traveling on highway and vehicle stalled without prior warning. Had to avoid a truck and went into a ditch. Dealership replaced iac valve) twice. On february 17 a mass air flow sensor was replaced. Also, processor computer chip replaced, and steering wheel locked up. Vehicle had earlier problems tha were still existing.
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