2000 Ford Taurus: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 25, 2022 · Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

Someone pulled out in front of me as I was slowing down to make a left turn. I T-boned their vehicle while going 35mph, resulting in a total loss for my 2000 Ford Taurus. (This was in 2018 so it was not a new car). My driver steering wheel airbag DID NOT deploy. I was wearing my seat belt. I still have chest pains when I sneeze and cough, even 4 years later (in November 2022, at time of writing), and in the last year (2021) received a cortisone shot in my left shoulder. I was offered a neck brace in the ambulance and was prescribed an arm sling in the hospital. I was diagnosed with whiplash. I believe I was given pain medication. Someone from the federal safety agency in Indiana contacted me and we spoke briefly about it that week, so this may have been previously reported to this agency. I only found out this week that the 2000 Ford Taurus had a history of airbag issues, which is why I bring this up now. I think the car has already been scrapped, so no chance of examination unfortunately. As above, my safety was in jeopardy. Had I been going faster, I could have died. (Apparently someone DID die from a faulty Taurus front airbag.) I, to this day, have chest pain down to my elbows when I sneeze or cough. My doctor says it's a musculoskeletal strain. Ford has not issued recalls for airbags. The vehicle was declared totaled on scene by the police officer and then towed by a towing service. The towing service said the undeployed airbag was "a ticking time bomb" and really unsafe to attempt to repair. I sent pictures to the at-fault driver's insurance, so it was also inspected by insurance. I do not remember any seeing warning messages. I would have checked any unfamiliar warnings or dash lights. Side note: For number of injured, I think I was the only one to take an ambulance. At-fault driver first hesitated to call 911, but eventually did. There were two people in his car, including himself: driver, and passenger in front seat.

Filed Jun 10, 2004 · Engine · MD

This is the second time I have had this problem. My emission control light is back on again. It came on before and there was some hesitation when pressing the gas pedal. The first time they replaced some part dealing with the gas filter. It is doing the same thing again. Is this a recurring problem with ford taurus?

Filed Feb 7, 2003 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · ME

The car jerks and hesitates continuously. Ph

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Engine · WI

Had trouble with car stalling at 1200 miles. Also vehicle would hesitate constantly when hitting the gas, wants to cut off. Has stalled several times, at one time vehicle just lurge forward. On 7/21/00, while driving 60-65 MPH, in heavy traffic vehicle just stalled.

Filed Aug 15, 2001 · Engine · OH

On july 29,2001, while driving at 50 MPH on a country road, the car died. The dash light just came on and the just quit running in the middle of the road. No indication came from the car other than just stopped running. It didn't hesitate,bulk, or anything, just died. If this was on an innerstate freeway, it could of been disastrous.

Filed Nov 7, 2000 · Fuel system · OH

Fuel pump failure upon driving off dealer's lot. Dealer made repairs and replaced module sensor. Also, vehicle would hesitate intermittently while parking and driving. Dealer notified, and was unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Brakes, Fuel system · NV

This vehicle has been a nightmare since we bought it from team ford in june. The car has been to the dealer three times for two days per incident and the same problems continue while they gradually discover more problems each time. A car with 5200 miles on it should not need the varied and unique combination of replacements our car has required. The car makes a rotational grinding noise while at freeway speeds, when going over bumps or taking an involved turn the car makes a pop/crack noise from left/front of car. The car has stalled three times during freeway and city driving. The driver's side window creaks and shudders when being put up or down. The car hesitates when started in 80 degree weather and comes close to stalling when initially putting into gear. Now and then car makes lunging motion and noise when put in drive or reverse. I could go on and on...I am reporting defects and problems to better business bureau and the nevada attorney general's office. Please help!