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2002 FORD TAURUS Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal Issues in the 2002 FORD TAURUS

10 vehicle speed controlaccelerator pedal complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

10
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal Complaints

#10128456 |
SINCE PURCHASING MY TAURUS,V-6, 2002, I HAVE EXPERIENCED AT LEAST 4-5 " SUDDEN, UNEXPECTED SURGES IN ACCELERATION; AKIN TO A STUCK ACCELERATOR PAD. THE ACCELERATION WAS STOPPED ONLY BY PUTTING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL GEAR. THE LATEST EVENT OCCURED 5-5-2005.
#10120042 |
I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE WITH MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND READY TO BRAKE, WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR ACCELERATED. I HAD TO "STAND" ON THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. HAD I NOT DONE SO, THE CAR WOULD HAVE HOPPED OVER THE PARKING BLOCK, BROKEN THROUGH A FENCE AND HIT A BUILDING.
#10117793 |
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. WHEN EXITING THE FREEWAY THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND INCREASED IN SPEED. THE OWNER PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES, YET THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO GO FORWARD. THE OWNER HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. *AK THE TRANSMISSION EXPERIENCED SHIFTING SLIPPAGE, A SLIGHT LEAK WAS FOUND IN THE BELL HOUSING AREA. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REMOVED AND THE CONVERTER FRONT HUB SEAL WAS LEAKING. THE SEAL WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE VALVE BODY PAN. THE ALARM WOULD SOUND WHEN NO ONE WAS NEAR THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE STARTED UNLESS THE ALARM WAS RESET. *SC *JB
#10031851 |
VEHICLE WILL SURGE FORWARD WITHOUT ACCELERATOT PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *AK
#10002901 |
CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. AFTER PASSING A CAR, MY CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. THE ACCELERATOR DID NOT DISENGAGE AFTER TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR. THE VEHICLE ACCELLERATED TO SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MPH. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CARE SLOWED FROM 80 MPH TO 60 MPH. AFTER PRESSING ON THE BRAKES WITH AS MUCH FORCE AS POSSIBLE, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO SLOW THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED DESPITE THE CONTINUED ACCELERATION. AS THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELLERATING I CHECKED AND FOUND NO PEDAL OBSTRUCTION AND THE CAR WAS NOT IN CRUISE CONTRAL MODE.
#8023726 | Crash
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES' THE BRAKE PEDAL AND GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE. CONSUMER STATES IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION CONSUMER MAY PRESS GAS INSTEAD OF BRAKES, AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER STATES' FOOT BECAME STUCK UNDER BRAKE PEDAL AND HE WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP. THIS RESULTED IN A COLLSION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
#770270 |
SUDDEN ACCELERATION LETTER ATTACHED. DT
#768525 | Crash
DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM ACCELERATOR, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. THE LOWER THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE FASTER THE ACCELLERATION. TWICE AT STOP SIGNALS I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO PARK; WHEN MOVED TO DRIVE, ALL WAS NORMAL. ON SEPT 7, IN MARIETTA GA, I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE TRANSMISSION INTO PARK. AS THE CAR WAS MOVING VERY FAST. FROM A DISTANCE OF 40 TO 50 FEET, CAR CLIMBED AN EARTHEN EMBANKMENT, OVER LARGE SHRUBS. IT STOPPED WHEN TOP WAS REACHED. I WAS ABLE GET INTO REVERSE AND BACK DOWN. A SERVICE MAN AT THE MARIETTA FORD DEALER SAID CAR WAS DRIVEABLE. AND THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AS THE BRAKE AND ACCELELRATOR PEDALS ARE CLOSE. WHEN THE DAMAGE REPAIRED IN ST. LOUIS, IT WAS MORE EXTENSIVE THAN THE ADJUSTOR HAD ESTIMATED. THIS SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED AS I WAS DRIVING TO MY HOME FROM THE REPAIR...
#8012687 |
WHILE TRYING TO APPLY BRAKES CONSUMER STEPPED ON GAS PEDAL, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK
#8008320 |
BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER, WHEN APPLYING BRAKE CONSUMER APPLIES ACCELERATOR PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME.*AK *TT

Other 2002 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 402 complaints Suspensionfront 297 complaints Suspension 155 complaints Suspensionrear 109 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 85 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 65 complaints Structure 33 complaints Tires 33 complaints Electrical System 32 complaints Visibilitywindshield 31 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 27 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Air Bags 22 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 22 complaints Visibility 21 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 20 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Train 17 complaints Unknown Or Other 16 complaints Structurebody 15 complaints Equipment 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Service Brakes 12 complaints Steering 12 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Engine 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Wheels 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Seat Beltsfront 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 4 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Child Seat 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentelectrical 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warningswitchsensorfloat 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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