2006 Ford Taurus: sudden unintended acceleration

Filed Oct 24, 2018 · Acceleration · 88,000 miles · KY

While driving over 45mph the accelerator sticks. This has happened several times . It accelerated on its own while I was trying to park at work.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Acceleration · 133,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. While driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The contact disconnected the speed control cable. The local dealer was contacted and dealer stated cotact would have to pay for it because it was out of warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Acceleration · 116,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. On several occasions, while driving, the vehicle independently accelerated. While the vehicle was parked, it accelerated without warning. Also, the cruise control failed to operate. The contact stated that the gear shifter was placed in neutral and the accelerator pedal was depressed in order to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2018 · Acceleration · 101,250 miles · NE

Cruise control stopped working & then a couple weeks later while driving up a hill the accelerator took off by itself like the cruise control was on, when I took my foot off the gas pedal the car continued to accelerate. In a panic I shifted the car into neutral & the engine rev'd up to over 4000 RPM it then quit accerating by itself. 3 days later it does it again, accelerated on its own with my foot off the gas pedal. This is a very dangerous situation. Luckily for me there was no car in front of me. Does someone have to die in order for a recall to be ordered?????

Filed Apr 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 50,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The brakes failed to respond when the pedal was depressed. The vehicle stopped upon turning off the ignition. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 06/14/16

Filed Mar 23, 2016 · Acceleration · 125,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. While driving at various speeds with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was able to be stopped and a loud abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Acceleration · 62,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. Once the engine was restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that a substance was sprayed on the throttle, which stopped the acceleration for two years. When the failure recurred, the vehicle vibrated violently as it accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · WI

For the past year our car has had moments of sudden acceleration without explanation. Initially, turning the car off and then restarting it would solve the problem. As of june of this year, such was not the case. We stopped and turned the car off, but when restarted it immediately accelerated again (without any pressure to the gas pedal). Our mechanic has looked at the car twice and has not identified anything specific. He has made separate repairs hoping this would solve the problem, but as of today, october 26, 2014, it has happened again. Like in june, turning the car off and restarting it has not solved the problem. It is very dangerous and we are quite concerned, hoping for suggestions to solve the problem.

Filed Sep 4, 2014 · Acceleration · 76,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control and drive onto the sidewalk. After turning the engine off and back on the vehicle operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Acceleration · NY

2006 ford taurus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration issues. *smd the consumer stated he experienced three terrifying incidents, in which the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He came very close to running over pedestrians, each time the vehicle accelerated. After, paying hundreds of dollars, to replace the air control valve, which wasn't the problem, it was finally determined the cruise control cable was causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 141,000 miles · IN

Car has unintended acceleration. Car is very dangerous to drive. Have had to take car away from my daughter. Local ford dealers know nothing about this issue. There are article online regarding this issue. I am at a loss of what to do with this car. Will accel. Up to 70mph and is not stoppable. Thanks for your time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Engine · 130,000 miles · NC

About a year ago our taurus started to experience sudden accelerations. It would go from 40 to 70 with your foot off the gas. Had to pull over, put in neutral, and stomp on gas peddle. This has happened several times with the last occurrence july 15, 2014. Mechanics can't figure it out. Car is too dangerous to operate. This needs to be recalled.