2000 Ford Taurus: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Dec 2, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · 136,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently without any warnings and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact attempted to regained control of the vehicle but it crashed into a ditch. The contact sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to salvage yard and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2014 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal became stuck causing the vehicle to experience an unintended acceleration. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Jan 28, 2013 · Acceleration · 93,600 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated while trying to stop the vehicle and depress the brake the RPM's increased excessively causing sudden acceleration. The gear was placed in neutral and the contact depressed with force in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency recall campaign 02v266000: service brakes, hydraulic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,600.

Filed Dec 10, 2012 · Acceleration · 177,769 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the rpms suddenly increased. The vehicle then suddenly accelerated independently to 60 MPH. The contact shifted into neutral and applied the brakes in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a concurrent investigation under the federal safety agency action number: pe12033 (vehicle speed control:cruise control vehicle speed control:cables) that could have been related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 177,769.

Filed Oct 28, 2012 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · CO

From a speed of 20 MPH, I began to apply the brakes to slow down for a stop sign and noticed that the vehicle speed continued to accelerate even as I was applying the brakes. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop with great difficulty and when I released the brake, the vehicle surged forward without any pressure on the gas pedal. This same problem has happened a total of 10 - 12 times since the first incident. I have tried to drive this car as little as possible due to this problem and would really appreciate having ford correct whatever defective mechanical issue is causing this dangerous condition.

Filed Oct 25, 2012 · Acceleration · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to make an u-turn he engaged the accelerator pedal and the vehicle lunge forward. The contact mentioned that the accelerator pedal became stuck. Also, the contact stated that he had to engage the brakes and shift into neutral in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Acceleration · 88,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal became stuck in a partially depressed position and the vehicle surged forward. The contact applied the brakes in order to release the accelerator pedal. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2012 · Acceleration · 169,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle brakes were applied but the contact had difficulties with getting the vehicle to stop. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic but the mechanic could not diagnose a failure. The failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2011 · Brakes · 35,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford taurus. The contact stated that he applied the brake pedal, while driving approximately 5 MPH, and the vehicle began to surge forward. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 02v266000 (service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000. The consumer stated the accelerator and brake pedals were the same height and very close to each other and his foot accidentally hit the accelerator pedal. 08/11/11.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Acceleration · ME

2000 ford taurus with sudden acceleration. *kb the consumer managed to stop the vehicle. Another motorist pulled the consumer out of the vehicle, because the vehicle's brakes were on fire due to them overheating. The fire was put out. The mechanic stated under the circumstances in which the consumer was driving, ice forms in throttle body which would cause the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably.

Filed Dec 21, 2005 · Acceleration · 106,000 miles · IL

The incident happened as I was driving home in my 2000 ford taurus sel on the illinois toll road on 12/20/2005 using cruise control in extremely cold weather (8-11 degrees). I drove several miles, and then exited the expressway when suddenly the accelerator stuck at about 50-55 miles per hour. The accelerator pedal would not release. I drove the car for nearly 2 miles trying to decide what to do, and was unable to stop the car completely. Finally, near my home, in an open, less-traveled area, I tried to stop, but the engine continued to race, and the car jumped forward. I proceeded through the red light, pulled over to the side and flipped the key to the off position, which stopped the car. I immediately lost all steering capability and came to a stop. I tried to restart the vehicle, but the engine revved to 4000 RPM and I immediately turned the car off. After trying this twice, and tapping the pedal heavily to try to release the stuck accelerator, I proceeded to open the hood with the car off. I tried to find the accelerator cable in the cold (now 4 degrees) and dark. After searching for approximately 15 minutes, I again tried to start the car and it started normally. I was then able to drive home cautiously. Tomorrow I will contact my ford vehicle for service. This has happened a few times recently, but it never stuck for more than a few seconds. However, this incident was not only extremely frightening and dangerous, but also could have potentially damaged the engine and brakes. The federal safety agency must recall these vehicles immediately, as this is an extremely dangerous situation!! I am lucky that I was driving at approximately 2:30 in the morning with little traffic, with no other passengers in the vehicle, and that the brakes were able to slow the vehicle. Otherwise, this could have been a potentially deadly situation for myself and other motorists.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Acceleration · MI

Cruise control did not disengage by itself and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Dealer stated call the federal safety agency.