Car in motion at highway speed. Accelerator sticks after taking foot off. On highway and street. Cruise control is off. Must put car in neutral, pull off road, restart car.

- Richmond, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road when suddenly the engine rpms revved. The failure had recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was repaired, however the details of the repair could not be provided and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

- Palmer, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While driving various speeds, the vehicle began to accelerate without the accelerator pedal being depressed. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the rpms on the instrument panel peaked to 400. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Indian Orchard, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While driving at various speeds with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The vehicle was able to be stopped and a loud abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

- East Montpelier, VT, USA

Car accelerated with brakes applied, this corrected itself then repeated 3 more times. Took car to my mechanic discovered cruise control arm detached and was getting caught in throttle. Took car to dealer. They will examine on 3/10/16.called Ford spoke with jeffrey in customer service no recall gave VIN# and reported issue. Discovered this issue has happened to many others with Taurus vehicles. Very dangerous and scary issue. The part is plastic and either wears or bad design because it comes free from the mount and gets caught in the throttle when driving. You don't know until you try to stop. Car wants to keep going and RPM gauge shows throttle being applied with foot off accelerator and on brake.pushing the gas pedal rapidly dislodge's cruise control arm but it gets stuck again randomly. Mechanic snapped piece back in place but it dislodged again once gas pedal is depressed.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

So now when I try to reverse my car doesn't move and if I hit the gas the engine just Ram up and makes a loud noise.I have got stuck so many times to the point where I can't move...also my headlights and high beams look the same there is no difference and you don't even know when the high beams are on the light in the car doesn't come on..my A/C a and heater only works on high.I can't get on the freeway the gages go up to 4 and go down when I'm going 65.when im on the regular street they still go up hight and I can be going less than 45.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

Recently while I was driving my cruise control completely stopped working. Two days after that I was slowing for a red light and I noticed that my car was revving up in gears as I was slowing down. I was barely able to get my car to stop and I shut it down to prevent accident. After the red light was over I started up my car and shifted into drive. That is when I noticed my car accelerating on its own. Without pressing my foot on the gas pedal my car was able to accelerate up to about 45 miles per hour. This car is unsafe and after some research I have found out that there were 14 issues like this reported and others that were not reported (for instance this happened to my sister's 2005 Ford Taurus and she had to repair it out of her own pocket). I wanted to provide this report because Ford is refusing to help with this issue despite this being a clear safety issue. This issue happens while the car is stationary and while moving.

- Allentown, PA, USA

When getting in car vehicle accelerates by itself, can go to 50 mph without touching gas petal. Even when braking rmp is over 2,000. Very scary, at dealership now trying to figure out what's going on. After reviewing others complaints this seems like a recall is needed for Ford before it kills someone.

- Amelia, VA, USA

While I was driving my vehicle accelerated to almost 50 mph without me touching the gas pedal in at all. When I tried to break, my breaks did work but not completely. There have been multiple occasions when my vehicle has lost all power and completely shut off, every time being at an extremely busy intersection. My cruise control has been disconnected and the issue still occurs. When I turn my car on now, it goes up to 4,000 rpms by itself in park. Huge safety issue.

- West Salem, WI, USA

Spontaneous acceleration increase and RPM's increase causing car to increase speed. While driving in traffic, I had come to a stop and noticed my RPM's was staying at the 2000 (#2) range and when I released the brake the car took off almost hitting the car in front. I then noticed the car increased acceleration on its own. On a back road I drove for miles without touching the gas. Very, very dangerous!!!!!!

- New Athens, IL, USA

I was driving at 20-25 mph and when I took my foot off the gas preparing to stop the car began accelerating on its own to near 40 mph. In an effort to stop I had to press very firmly on the brake which then caused the RPM to go to 4000. I had to put it in neutral to turn the car off.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

I was driving home from work. The accelerator kept sticking. I rode the brake the last 4 miles home driving in town. I would come to a complete stop at a light and all I had to do go accelerate was to take my foot off the brake. This did not stop until I got home and stopped the car. RPM's got up to 3000. I see that this issue is under investigation but something needs to be done about it now.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Car was accelerating spontaneously, appears that the accelerator was sticking at the throttle body due to defective cruise control cable that dislodged and got stuck into accelerator mechanism. Car was accelerating on freeway at 70 mph and climbing, pulling on gas pedal with foot of no benefit. Ultimately had to turn off keys after heading to off ramp. Nicknamed car "[xxx]" after this frightening incident. Noticed multiple reports of same problem on web with brief search. Called Ford customer service and spoke with three representatives. Wondering if there is a recall. They were clear to indicate " not our problem" as car is "out of warranty". information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Jackson, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,800.

- Mantua, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While driving 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. Once the engine was restarted, the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that a substance was sprayed on the throttle, which stopped the acceleration for two years. When the failure recurred, the vehicle vibrated violently as it accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control and drive onto the sidewalk. After turning the engine off and back on the vehicle operated as normal. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Milwalkee, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Taurus. While idling at a traffic light, the engine revved and the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing, but the results were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.

- Cleveland , OH, USA

I was driving on the highway when the engine started to race, and I had to drive twenty miles to the mechanic's garage, barely being able to stop the car and nearly missing being in 3 accidents. Had to drive with my foot on the brake and had to use emergency brake to stop it at the end. When I put it in park, it sounded like the engine would explode, it was racing so fast. Mechanic saw a cruise control cable detached, and reconnected it, and "played" with the throttle and was finally able to bring it down to normal level. I checked at this site to see if there was a recall, but did not see one, but many complaints of this problem.

- Walpole, MA, USA

2006 Ford Taurus. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration issues. The consumer stated he experienced three terrifying incidents, in which the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He came very close to running over pedestrians, each time the vehicle accelerated. After, paying hundreds of dollars, to replace the air control valve, which wasn't the problem, it was finally determined the cruise control cable was causing the vehicle to suddenly accelerate.

- West Hempstead, NY, USA

Car has unintended acceleration. Car is very dangerous to drive. Have had to take car away from my daughter. Local Ford dealers know nothing about this issue. There are article online regarding this issue. I am at a loss of what to do with this car. Will accel. Up to 70mph and is not stoppable. Thanks for your time [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Chandler, IN, USA