1996 Ford Taurus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 5%of 825 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,181miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Ford Taurus, 5% of the 825 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,181 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While stopped in a line of traffic, my 96 Ford Taurus began to accelerate to appr. 40-50 m.p.h I left rubber, thankfully I did have my foot on the brake which helped to some degree. About three weeks earlier something similar had happened but at far less a speed appr. 5 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10106012, filed 2005-01, 127,000 miles“Purchased my 1996 Ford Taurus wagon in nov. 2001. It accelerates at high speeds with cruise going down hill. The gas pedal often gets hung up which leaves me tapping it my foot to get it to go, so that I do not have an accident. The whole car rides very roughly. It also hangs up in passing gear almost every time. And also how do I find out where to check to see if all the recalls were taken care of. Be careful for what u buy.”
NHTSA complaint #10016661, filed 2003-04, 98,000 miles“While applying the brake pedal vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated and took off. Vehicle was forced onto a curb, and flattened the right front tire before the engine cut off . No injury was reported. The consumer stated that she suffered back problems due to the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10083861, filed 2004-12, 90,000 miles“While driving out of a tow booth vehicle suddenly accelerated and lurched at high speed. Consumer was able to gain control, and pulled the vehicle over. Dealer was notified, but was unable to find the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10084040, filed 2004-08, 92,000 miles“(1)throttle went completely to floor and auto could not be stopped (2)auto accident salem police report #03-19963 near fatal injuries (3)no repair done.”
NHTSA complaint #10112115, filed 2005-02, 100,362 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 3% |
| 2013 | 18 | 3% |
| 2012 | 4 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 7% |
| 2010 | 24 | 12% |
| 2009 | 10 | 16% |
| 2008 | 32 | 18% |
| 2007 | 55 | 37% |
| 2006 | 176 | 55% |
| 2005 | 529 | 68% |
| 2004 | 164 | 44% |
| 2003 | 88 | 7% |
| 2002 | 76 | 5% |
| 2001 | 99 | 10% |
| 2000 | 87 | 7% |
| 1999 | 109 | 12% |
| 1998 | 111 | 20% |
| 1997 | 58 | 8% |
| 1996 | 42 | 5% |
| 1995 | 85 | 7% |
| 1994 | 61 | 7% |
| 1993 | 57 | 4% |
| 1992 | 49 | 7% |
| 1991 | 26 | 4% |
| 1990 | 30 | 8% |
| 1989 | 23 | 4% |
| 1988 | 16 | 5% |
| 1987 | 15 | 6% |
| 1986 | 5 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Taurus
214 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
182 complaintsSteering
101 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsElectrical system
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
55 complaintsAir bags
45 complaintsBody and structure
40 complaintsTires
28 complaintsExterior lighting
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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