2005 Ford Taurus electrical problems

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 102,000 miles · IN

The car will start accelerating while parked going up to 4000 RPM, it will also while driving accelerate without foot being on pedal. Please call me if you can help [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 12, 2018 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · MI

My accelerator sticks about 50m.p.h., I had to put the car in neutral and kick it down as my tach was at high r.p.m, after I applied the brakes. Car does this intermintally.

Filed Dec 27, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 77,250 miles · TN

This vehicle was in motion on a busy street. It slowed down,sputtered,and would not move.it was in gear (d) drive. I was able to coast it off the main street to safety.the engine light and the check transmission alerts were on. Accelerator seemed stuck as well. There are only 77,000 miles. I am told that the transmission is gone. There are more that 170 complaints concerning this car. Ford needs to take responsibility and repair these transmissions. Some owners have been on the highway. I was fortunate,I was only on a busy street. Turning was also difficult. The federal safety agency please do something before someone is killed.

Filed Jul 22, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 73,443 miles · IN

I saw a recall notice in the news: 06n07 7807 for my vehicle powertrain control module PCM recalibrating for the flex fuel. I never received any notices by usps and have lived at the same address since 1984. I had the taurus into two different ford dealerships for service and no one mentioned the recall. As I am retired military my vehicles are always kept in top condition for travel at anytime. I was refused service on the taurus ( tow different ford dealership had completed work on the taurus, without taking care of the recall) the service rep stated that the time for repair had passed. No wonder ford motor company stock is down in the time passed, (I have service bills that show that two different ford dealerships and I do have starting problems with the e85 fuel. I am wondering if other consumers have the same problem with the lack of notices for recall. I just want another dealership to repair the problem and make a customer and shareholder happy...updated 08/27/15

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH · fire

Waiting at a green light (due to heavy traffic and a congested intersection), there was a sweet burning smell, followed by white smoke. I made it off the road to a gas station parking lot when seconds later, the smoke coming from under the hood in the front driver's side turned black and flames erupted from the same spot. I took myself and my three children out of the vehicle and in less than a minute later, the entire car was engulfed in flames. Apparently, there was a recall on a recall of this make and model about the wiring for cruise control being too close to the brake fluid. This happened in front of witnesses and I discussed this with mechanics. Ford needs to wake up, because people can't just blow up in cars they take care of.

Filed Jul 18, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 107,000 miles · OH

2005 ford taurus se cleaned and inspected. Right front passenger side carpeting found wet with mold underneath floor-mat. Interior carpeting pulled back revealed thoroughly soaked carpeting and carpet mat/insulation. Insulation destroyed from the water and mold. Floorboards found to be solid and in good condition. Minor surface rust appearing on floorboards from the excessive moisture trapped under the carpeting. Water source found to be entering the cabin at the firewall where the AC evaporator drain tube exits the vehicle. Evaporator drain does not appear clogged. This is a known issue with the ford taurus from model years 1995-2007. Recommend recall.

Filed Jan 31, 2013 · Acceleration, Electrical · 106,200 miles · NJ

On the morning of january 30, 2013; I was driving to work approximately at 8 am and noticed my car became difficult to stop. It appeared to be accelerating when I was not touching the gas and had to apply excessive force on the brake to allow the car to stop. Immediately upon releasing the brake pedal the car would quickly accelerate to 15-20 MPH. This continued on and off for my entire 15 mile commute to the office. Stepping heavily on the gas pedal seemed to stop the problem (seemed as if the pedal was stuck down). Placing the car into neutral was the only sure way to stop the acceleration. On january 31, 2013; the same problem occurred again. However, this time it happened at higher speeds. I was driving at 65 MPH without having to touch the gas as if the cruise control was set to 65. However, the cruise was off. Again...heavily pressing the gas pedal stopped the acceleration. Again, placing the car into neutral was the only sure way to stop the problem. Both mornings were foggy/rainy and very humid. The problem is intermittent, but I believe ford needs to immediately correct this issue with recalls as a person who is less comfortable driving or just not very calm could definitely have an accident if they panic.

Filed May 31, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 115,000 miles · IN

This is the 3rd time this has happened to me- and each experience is as frightening as the last. I was driving approximately 15 miles an hour and the engine revved and the car sped up without my pressing the gas- I did not have my foot on the gas pedal. I reached the light, put the car in park, at which time the engine accelerated higher and higher. I turned the car off and when I turned it back on the engine continued to rev higher and higher. After turning it off again, I decided it would be ok to make it through the intersection, at which point the car sped up to 45 MPH without my pressing the gas at all- in fact, I had to press the brake pedal several times to try and slow down and avoid hitting another vehicle in front of me. I finally had to pull over and turn the car off for several minutes before turning it back on- and then it was fine. It is terrifying to feel such loss of control and feel like I could not slow down. Please recall this issue- it is a danger to anyone on the road.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 56,103 miles · WI · crash

While pulling into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and jumped over a raised curb, smashing into the wall of the u.s. Post office in depere, wi. The airbags deployed and there was $2100 in damage to the vehicle. The damage has since been repaired. On march 13th 2012, I was notified by a friend that there was a probe into the ford taurus having this issue. I have notified ford motor company and the vehicle is currently at broadway ford in green bay, wi awaiting an answer as to what caused the sudden acceleration.

Filed Mar 17, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · KY

I first notice that the cruise control had stop working after that a little while later I would be driving along and the car would pick up speed on its own I would press the brake but that wouldn't slow it down so I hit the gas petal and finally the speed would drop. I feel so unsafe what if this is to happen on a rainy or icy day I could hurt myself or someone else what can I do that's not going to be costly?