Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 17653 | 03/01/2004 | 10007418 | Fuel gauge reads empty with fuel in tank. *tt | 06/22/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | ||||||
| DP06005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/04/2006 | 12/28/2007 | ENGINE STALLING FFV | ||
| On october 11, 2006, public citizen petitioned odi to investigate reports of engine stalls caused by e85 fuel in certain model year (my) 2003 - 2005 ford taurus flex-fuel vehicles (ffv). odi's review of the petition and other available data found a low stall rate attributable to e-85 fueling and that the main concerns,prolonged engine start and rough idle during cold engine startup at winter temperatures, were resolved by an engine software update.to ensure that all subject vehicles receive this update, ford initiated a notification campaign to offer free engine computer recalibration.based on this information, this defect petition is denied. this denial should not be construed as a finding that no safety defect exists.odi reserves the right to reconsider this issue if future data warrant.additional details can be found in the federal register notice posted in the dp06-005 public file. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 113234 | ||
| While driving vehicle to work, noticed that cruise control would not engage as normal. as i began to decel onto the off-ramp, the engine rpm stay at approx 2800 rpm and would not go any lower. found that black cruise control tab on throttle body had allowed throttle cable to slip out partially, causing the throttle body to stay partially open. had to wire-tye the end of throttle body for cable to remain engaged to operate vehicle. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 64453 | ||
| My 2004 ford taurus accellerated on it's own on 3 separate occasions. without my foot on any pedal, my car kept going faster & faster. it would not stop by pressing the brakes. car had to be put in neutral & then turned off. it happened when mechanic drove my car, also. no car in front of me, so no accident. i paid twice to have my car fixed, since problem was difficult to diagnose. sounds like same throttle problem that is happening to other tauruses now. i have copies of my car repair receipts. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 113234 | ||
| While driving vehicle to work, noticed that cruise control would not engage as normal. as i began to decel onto the off-ramp, the engine rpm stay at approx 2800 rpm and would not go any lower. found that black cruise control tab on throttle body had allowed throttle cable to slip out partially, causing the throttle body to stay partially open. had to wire-tye the end of throttle body for cable to remain engaged to operate vehicle. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 64453 | ||
| My 2004 ford taurus accellerated on it's own on 3 separate occasions. without my foot on any pedal, my car kept going faster & faster. it would not stop by pressing the brakes. car had to be put in neutral & then turned off. it happened when mechanic drove my car, also. no car in front of me, so no accident. i paid twice to have my car fixed, since problem was difficult to diagnose. sounds like same throttle problem that is happening to other tauruses now. i have copies of my car repair receipts. | |||
| 02/18/2012 | |||
| Starting approximately a month ago my throttle started getting stuck on my car. i was driving down the highway and when i took my foot off of the gas peddle, the speed slowed down some, but then it acted as though the cruise control was on and the throttle was stuck. i was pressing the brake but the throttle was still engaged. even when i was at a complete stop, the throttle was still engaged and the engine racing. several times i had to put the car in neutral and/or stomp on the gas pedal sevaral times to get the throttle to release. this doesn't happen all the time but is an intermittent problem. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 113234 | ||
| While driving vehicle to work, noticed that cruise control would not engage as normal. as i began to decel onto the off-ramp, the engine rpm stay at approx 2800 rpm and would not go any lower. found that black cruise control tab on throttle body had allowed throttle cable to slip out partially, causing the throttle body to stay partially open. had to wire-tye the end of throttle body for cable to remain engaged to operate vehicle. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 64453 | ||
| My 2004 ford taurus accellerated on it's own on 3 separate occasions. without my foot on any pedal, my car kept going faster & faster. it would not stop by pressing the brakes. car had to be put in neutral & then turned off. it happened when mechanic drove my car, also. no car in front of me, so no accident. i paid twice to have my car fixed, since problem was difficult to diagnose. sounds like same throttle problem that is happening to other tauruses now. i have copies of my car repair receipts. | |||
| 02/18/2012 | |||
| Starting approximately a month ago my throttle started getting stuck on my car. i was driving down the highway and when i took my foot off of the gas peddle, the speed slowed down some, but then it acted as though the cruise control was on and the throttle was stuck. i was pressing the brake but the throttle was still engaged. even when i was at a complete stop, the throttle was still engaged and the engine racing. several times i had to put the car in neutral and/or stomp on the gas pedal sevaral times to get the throttle to release. this doesn't happen all the time but is an intermittent problem. | |||
| 02/08/2012 | 113234 | ||
| While driving vehicle to work, noticed that cruise control would not engage as normal. as i began to decel onto the off-ramp, the engine rpm stay at approx 2800 rpm and would not go any lower. found that black cruise control tab on throttle body had allowed throttle cable to slip out partially, causing the throttle body to stay partially open. had to wire-tye the end of throttle body for cable to remain engaged to operate vehicle. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 64453 | ||
| My 2004 ford taurus accellerated on it's own on 3 separate occasions. without my foot on any pedal, my car kept going faster & faster. it would not stop by pressing the brakes. car had to be put in neutral & then turned off. it happened when mechanic drove my car, also. no car in front of me, so no accident. i paid twice to have my car fixed, since problem was difficult to diagnose. sounds like same throttle problem that is happening to other tauruses now. i have copies of my car repair receipts. | |||
| 02/18/2012 | |||
| Starting approximately a month ago my throttle started getting stuck on my car. i was driving down the highway and when i took my foot off of the gas peddle, the speed slowed down some, but then it acted as though the cruise control was on and the throttle was stuck. i was pressing the brake but the throttle was still engaged. even when i was at a complete stop, the throttle was still engaged and the engine racing. several times i had to put the car in neutral and/or stomp on the gas pedal sevaral times to get the throttle to release. this doesn't happen all the time but is an intermittent problem. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 64453 | ||
| My 2004 ford taurus accellerated on it's own on 3 separate occasions. without my foot on any pedal, my car kept going faster & faster. it would not stop by pressing the brakes. car had to be put in neutral & then turned off. it happened when mechanic drove my car, also. no car in front of me, so no accident. i paid twice to have my car fixed, since problem was difficult to diagnose. sounds like same throttle problem that is happening to other tauruses now. i have copies of my car repair receipts. | |||
| 02/18/2012 | |||
| Starting approximately a month ago my throttle started getting stuck on my car. i was driving down the highway and when i took my foot off of the gas peddle, the speed slowed down some, but then it acted as though the cruise control was on and the throttle was stuck. i was pressing the brake but the throttle was still engaged. even when i was at a complete stop, the throttle was still engaged and the engine racing. several times i had to put the car in neutral and/or stomp on the gas pedal sevaral times to get the throttle to release. this doesn't happen all the time but is an intermittent problem. | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 82000 | ||
| My son and wife were in the vehicle when it accelerated out of control. my son hit the brakes hard and found it difficult to keep the car below 30 mph. he noticed the tachometer was racing 3,000 rpm even though he was applying the brake hard. he was able to pull over into a convenience store and shut off the engine. this was the only time this happened although i often felt the car was going too fast (@ 20mph) when starting up with no foot pressure on accelerator. car was towed to dealer and repaired 2 days later. mechanic said the 'air intake valve' was dirty (carbon deposits) and replaced. he also noted car was reprogrammed by the computer. car performance i believe, was due to malfunction of computer or microprocessors which caused too much fuel to be injected into the engine. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. the contact stated that while driving, she turned on the cruise control and the vehicle began slipping out of gear. when she pulled over, the vehicle began sputtering. she turned the vehicle off and restarted; the vehicle stalled. she turned it off and on again but it stalled again. the contact opened the hood of the vehicle and flames began shooting out. the vehicle completely burned. there was a fire report filed with the fire department; a firefighter stated that a fuel leak could have caused the failure but was unsure. the contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000-bk | |||
| 05/13/2007 | 48109 | 1 | 08/08/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford taurus. he stated that the fuel filler pipe was pinched and he was unable to put gasoline in the vehicle. there were no visible signs of a foreign object causing the blockage. the contact had the vehicle repaired and notified the manufacturer. the current and failure mileage was 48,109. | |||