2010 Ford Taurus Acceleration Problems

Which parts fail

• Accelerator pedal
  1
• Cruise control
  1

Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1050%
• 25k–50k
  315%
• 50k–75k
  525%
• 75k–100k
  15%
• 100k–150k
  15%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2010 Ford Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Unknown. Car was going 100 mph. Driver, my son , was killed in this car accident. This year make AND model is known for throttle acceleration issues with brake afail override non existent until later models. Case number [redacted] sterling heights police department

My 2010 has had several drive train issues. The trans has been fixed a few times which took many returns to the dealer before finding the issue. After that at times the car accelerates on it's own from a stop. It's done about 7-9 times. I took it to the dealer where I bought car and they can not duplicate the problem. 3-4 times it took me in to an interchange luckily no one was coming until yesterday. I left a restaurant and moved the car about 20 yards came to a stop and immediately it started to accelerate. I was only less than 10 feet from the road. I felt it starting to accelerate and pushed down harder on the brakes but car surged in to road and collided with another car. I know I'll have a problem with Ford on this...plus my insurance cost will sky rocket as well. I need help!!

2010 Ford Taurus. Consumer writes in regards to unintended vehicle acceleration. Consumer also states that the brakes and steering wheel would not work. The consumer stated the vehicle accelerated and flew through 5 lanes of traffic,hit a high curb and crashed into a parked car.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. On several occasions, while the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the contact's foot came in contact with the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal became depressed while the brakes were also being applied. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was caused by a manufacturing design fault and not a defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was also taken to millinax Ford new smyrna beach (2317 fl-44, new smyrna beach, fl 32168, [phone]), but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 8/23/18

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 60 MPH with the cruise control activated, a deer jumped in front of the vehicle. The contact swerved to avoid the deer. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the stability traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the cruise control did not disengage when attempting to turn it off. The dealer (sakelaris Ford Lincoln of rolla, 625 w 7th st, rolla, mo 65401, [phone]) was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

This is the second occasion in two weeks. One surge occurred from a full stop and the ABS brakes didn't stop the vehicle before bumper impact. Second accident was when I was traveling 20-30 MPH and went to stop and the car surge with the ABS foot pedal pressed as hard as possible. The ABS brakes made a noise 3 times before impact to rear bumper / spare tire. In addition I have complained to my dealership the last 3 service visits that the right side of the front brakes make a grinding noise sporadically when braking. I have also experienced loss of power while on a highway (very scary).

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the brake was engaged and there was an unexpected acceleration. The contact applied the brake pedal repeatedly and the vehicle came to a stop. The failure occurred on a second occasion which resulted into a crash. There were no physical injuries. The contact's vehicle sustained moderate damages. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the unintended acceleration issue. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shuttered and accelerated on its own. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed without warning numerous times. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tat eco and braking systems failed. The contact stated that the brakes were replaced three times within one year; however, the failures recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl contact owns a 2010 Ford Taurus. While driving 15 MPH the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a hill. The driver and passenger were injured during the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 3200. Updated 5/3/10 updated 06/10/10.

Pushed on accelerator to pass.and the car kept accelerating stomp on brake and it still wouldn't slow down. Had to shift to neutral.engine RPM stayed at about 4500 RPM. Tapped gas pedal with foot a few times before engine RPM returned to normal.

Acceleration complaints in other Taurus years