Oil light does not come on when low. 2. engine light always on. 3 when I was driving this winter, the brakes, they locked up on me and I almost had a collision with two other cars but I hit a curb and was able to get my car moving again. 4.car is loud while driving. 5 can't get good gas milage.6.car has developed an oil leak.

- Ottumwa, IA, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal would stick when the cruise control was being utilized. The contact had to depress the brake and disengage the cruise control in order to stop the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle speed control but found no failures. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and the current mileage was unknown.

- Tempel, TX, USA

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Taurus. While the contact was driving at approximately 60 mph using the cruise control, the contact applied the brakes and noticed that the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. The contact pushed the cruise control deactivation button which stopped the acceleration. There were no warning lights before the failure occurred. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 75,469. Updated 05/07/10. Updated 07/12/10

- Clifton, ID, USA

I purchased a used 1997 Ford Taurus on November the 10th of 2008 from a local dealer. On 11/21/08 at approximately 2100 hours my 17 year old daughter was driving the aforementioned vehicle, when for no apparent reason the vehicle suddenly accelerated by it's self. My daughter tried to stop the vehicle by applying both feet to the brake pedal but was unable to stop the vehicle, at this time she decided to jump from the vehicle. After doing so the vehicle climbed a 6 % grade hill approximately 700 feet through a field, before ramping a 6 foot pile of limestone. The vehicle traveled 14 feet through the air before impating the ground. After impacting the ground the vehicle made a right turn and traveled another 1500 feet before impacting a ditch and a tree. Witnesses stated the vehicle had to be traveling nearly 90 mph as traveled through the field, the engine was still accelerating after striking the tree. The ignition had to be turned off for the engine to stop accelerating. Total distance the vehicle traveled without my daughter in the vehicle was 2190 feet. Remember the first 700 feet was up hill through a field (the hill was approximately a 6 % grade).

- Montoursville, PA, USA

While the vehicle was parked in the driveway it commenced to roll forward and hit the garage door. Dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

While braking at a stop sign, the vehicle accelerated and lurched forward into the rear bumper of another vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA

While driving and upon pressing the brakes vehicle accelerated. The only way consumer could stop the vehicle was to put the vehicle in neutral. However, the last time she did that the vehicle accelerated at full speed. There were no accidents or injuries. Took vehicle to the mechanic. However, the problem recurred.

- Big Lake, MN, USA

Speedometer would stop operating and vehicle would stall after driving two miles. Vehicle had been to several repair shops. Each mechanic could not determine the problem. They informed consumer that it might be the catalytic converter or the oxygen sensor.

- Cheraw, SC, USA

When the consumer released the brake the vehicle bolted backwards and struck a building. The consumer found out the a recall was issued for 1997 Taurus' for the automatic transmission, however his vehicle was not included.

- Abington, MA, USA

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the speedometer has failed, causing a distraction to the consumer. Deale notified.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

The pump that is attached to the transmission is aluminum and is causing the part to fail and overheat. While the vehicle is in drive it will not move at all and will accelerate without prior warning.

- Carthage, MO, USA

The automatic transmission failed to shift properly. When coming to a complete stop at a stop light, etc., the transmission disengages, especially to the overdrive position. The vehicle won't move unless the vehicle revved. The problem can immediately be corrected by turning off the engine in park and restarting. This problem usually will occur 3-4 time per day. The dealer cannot duplicate.

- Tinley Park, IL, USA

Vehicle would not accelerate from a stopped position without shaking violently. 57500 miles at the time, $1900 to fix it. ****dims 11 IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****749177.

- Glendale, NY, USA

The car will not drive at 25mph without breaking since the idle will run at 1500 RPM or more. The car has been to the dealer several times but they can't find the problem. The car will continue to pull as if it is accelerating until you brake to 0 mph then idle seams ok. Ford must have a problem since I have seen a lot of reports like this. I will not buy another Ford product if this is what their cars are like.

- Omro, WI, USA

Car was at a complkete stop in a parking space, when it suddinly accelerated uncontrolable forward and stopped when it hit a tree/.

- Montgomery Village, MD, USA

Symptoms of problem: When car comes to a stop the clutch can disengage unexpectedly. Once gas is applied, it varies in the amount of time the car will re-engage and will abrubtly lurch forward. This results in unintended and unexpected vehicle movement which can result in personal injury and property damage. I was advised by my dealership that this was a known defect in the transmission. The mechanic advised that the forward clutch piston collapses and requires the transmission to be rebuilt or sometimes replaced. The dealership has advised this defect has been corrected in later models but previous models will not be fixed unless requested by the owner at his or her expense. I did some research and there are several stories on the internet of the same failures with Ford Taurus transmissions at varying mileage levels, one as little as 40,000. I am concerned that the loss of engagement or unpredictable re-engagement can cause loss of property damage and personal injury. Please investigate. Thank you.

- Kent, WA, USA

Randomly vehicle races and surges forward if it is in drive. If in reverse, it surges backward. Consumer stated he has had an accident because of this problem. The manufacturer declined to take the responsibility for the problem.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

Whenever coming to a complete stop or slowing down and pressing on brakes, vehicle will accelerate. Contacted dealer, and dealer said they don't see anything wrong with vehicle.

- Johnston, PA, USA

Vehicle surges, rpms will go up passing 3, and then down while in park/ idling at a stop. Dealer recognized defect caused by throttle sensor unit which was replaced twice, but defect keeps reoccurring.

- Methuen, MA, USA

While driving at any normal speed power steering will kick out sometimes. Also, seat belt light will come on and off/ door light will come on, and speed control will come on.

- Loudon, TN, USA