The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the engine revved up and the vehicle drove into the wall of his garage. The failure occurred six months ago and damaged his garage wall. On July 8, 2007, the failure recurred. The vehicle revved up to 4,000 rpms, which has never happened before while driving. It generally occurs right before the vehicle is placed into park. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 68,000.

- Plantsville, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Taurus. While driving the vehicle at various speeds the car will stall, it will choke, and completely shut off. Took the vehicle to the dealer, and they were unable to correct the problem. The dealership did a diagnostic on vehicle, and she was unsure of what the part was called, but it was something electrical under the engine (sensor switch). She took vehicle to mechanic for repair of the part that the dealer diagnosed as the problem. The part has been replaced twice and still has not corrected the problem. The problem first began in March 2004. Since the beginning of this problem her car cut off at least 12 times. Four of those 12 times was while she was on the freeway.

- Washington, DC, USA

Vehicle "chokes" out without warning. Has occurred while in reverse as well as driving at 60 mph. Vehicle will stall without warning at various speeds. Have had to repair facility who can find nothing diagnostically wrong. No reading off computer equipment to signify a malfunction. This is a repeated failure beginning in March 2005. Vehicle had approximately 68,000 at the time of the initial failure.

- West Des Moines , IA, USA

The vehicle experiences unexpected stalling at various speeds. Taken to dealer for checkup twice, but the cause is undetermined. The vehicle stopped on the highway the consumer was able to restart the vehicle 20 minutes later. Once the vehicle was restarted it ran ruff.

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Delivery status notification (failure) concerning complaint against rome Ford Mercury Lincoln car dealership. The vehicle had been sitting at the dealer with a blown head gasket since July 30, 2004. The consumer was contacted by a representative who informed him that his vehicle was irreparable.

- Rome, NY, USA

Engine failure caused by no compression in 2 cylinders. Vehicle is a 2000 taraus with 71,000 mile 3.0 liter engine. Dealer says I need a new engine. Ford district service manager unwilling to offer any financial assistance towards the repair. A car should not need a new engine at 71,000 miles. I have properly maintained this car.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

Problems with 2000 Taurus station wagon. While driving the vehicle stalled. The dealer attempted to find the cause of the problem but was unsuccessful.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

One morning car was started and an explosion came from engine compartment. The explosion resulted in destruction of the upper intake manifold and egr regulator. Cause of explosion is unknown.

- South Riding, VA, USA

Sudden failure of cylinder/valve in 2000 Taurus S/w with only 28,000 miles.

- Gambrills, MD, USA

My 200 Taurus overheated again, for the 2nds time in 3 months I was stranded alongside the road. I had just got my car out of the shop after paying $868 to get it out for cracked heads at southern tire in erwin, tn 1205 jackson loce highway. On 9/4/03 my car jerked and then lost power slowing down causing me to quickly pull over tot he side of the road so the car behind me didn't hit me. My neck has been hurting since then and my family of 8 is missing it's transportation. I should not have cooling problems again this soon after getting it repaired and my family has no financial means of buying a new car at this time.we are making monthly payment on a car that is obviously a lemon and a dud. I have owned cars for 17 years and I have never had this much trouble with a car.this car also broke down on June 4th,2003.

- Erwin, TN, USA

2000 Ford Taurus dies during normal driving. The consumer was unable to start the vehicle, and when it did start, it died on many occasions, the vehicle would run rough, and the gas gauge was inoperative. The fuel module was replaced along with the fuel pump sender, under dash gauge module, and the #2 sensor.

- Laton, CA, USA

While driving, the engine shut off, and the power steering failed. Dealer notified. The vehicle stalled on declaration and stalled when slowing down to turn into the driveway. The had to put the gear shift back into idle and turn the key to start.

- Norwalk, OH, USA

The vehicle stalled as if it did not have gas. The manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. There was a fuel recall and a fuel module was installed. There were many attempts to start the vehicle and if it did start, it ran rough. The vehicle died on many occasions. When attempting to accelerate from an intersection, the vehicle acted as if it needed gas. The gas gauge failed N two occasions.

- Laton, CA, USA

When trying to accelerate the vehicle shut off. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto repair shop. The gaskets were rusted which caused oil and coolant to get into the engine. The engine had to be replaced.

- Warren, MI, USA

While driving the vehicle completely stopped running.

- South Bend, IN, USA

Fuel pump and fuel related incidences throughout the life of the vehicle. Oil gasket problems, various other idiosyncrasies.

- Duluth, GA, USA

Dpfe sensor in engine shorted out. Owner immediately took it too dealership before any symptoms occurred.

- Papillion, NE, USA

Oil was blowing out of the oil pan. Consumer can smell gas inside of vehicle. Took to dealer, and they were going to replace the seals.

- Rockford, IL, USA

Vehicle was going in for a routine check and mechanic spotted an oil leak. Dealership replaced the oil pan. But vehicle smells like oil when stopping, and oil smell came from inside of vehicle.

- Ft Campbell, KY, USA

Engine had a backfire explosion while trying to start vehicle in driveway. This caused vehicle to be inoperable. Notified dealer & had vehicle towed. Mechanic checked engine & indicated a backfire had occurred in the intake manifold which was split/cracked from the explosion. Was in the shop 4 days before parts arrived for repairs. After repairs, placed on diagnostic machine & engine still not working. Manufacturer issued a recall #00B38 the first of April. Vehicle was manufactered in May 26, 2000.

- Boston, MA, USA