Issue ID | 912025 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10452158 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 02/03/11 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford taurus. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle increased acceleration and proceeded through an intersection haphazardly. The vehicle eventually reduced speed after applying the brake pedal forcefully numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the problem. The failure occurred several times. Also, on a separate occasion when driving with the cruise control activated, the cruise control suddenly became inoperative. After the cruise control malfunction the unintended acceleration no longer persisted. There was currently an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number pe12005 (vehicle speed control:cables). The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 04/26/12*lj updated 04/30/12 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BEDFORD, IN |
VIN pattern | 1FAFP53U46AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/06/08 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 15 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MUBLER |
Dealer's telephone number | 812-275-4495 |
Dealer's city | BEDFORD |
Dealer's state code | IN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 47421 |