2000 Ford Taurus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 87about this part
- Share
- 7%of 1,195 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 87 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 Ford Taurus, 7% of the 1,195 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Part of the engine, top portion closest to the firewall on the passenger side of the vehicle, caught on fire while I was driving on a city street near my residence in lancaster, ca. I noticed the smoke emitting from under the hood when I came to a stop at the stop light.”
NHTSA complaint #11174555, filed 2019-02, 87,270 miles“From a speed of 20 MPH, I began to apply the brakes to slow down for a stop sign and noticed that the vehicle speed continued to accelerate even as I was applying the brakes. I was able to bring the vehicle to a stop with great difficulty and when I released the brake, the vehicle surged forward without any pressure on the gas pedal. This same problem has happened a total of 10 - 12 times since the first incident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10482464, filed 2012-10, 100,000 miles“While driving off the parking lot of our corner convenience store, my son turn on the A/C only to have smoke and flames shoot out from the vents. In an instant panic he looked around and found that they were trying to flag him that flames were shooting from under the car. He immediately crossed the street and was able to get out of the car safely. The flames burned through the top of the hood and thankfully the fire dept was quick and was able to extinguish the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216041, filed 2008-01, 112,865 miles“I was cruising on the freeway, as I approached my exit I began hitting the brakes and noticed the car was hardly slowing down. I continued to slam on the brakes attempting to get down to the off ramp speed limit until I realized it wasn't going to happen. I was rapidly approaching a busy intersection and before I could even think to put the car in neutral I had to turn quickly into a snowbank to avoid an even worse accident. I was terrified and I'm just happy no one was severely hurt or killed, my car suffered damage and the effects are still there.”
NHTSA complaint #10451259, filed 2012-03, 100,000 miles“Another car pulled out in front of me and I had to slam on my brakes. When I tried to accelerate, my car suddenly sped up tremendously and I was barely able to stop the car using the brakes (the engine revved past 4 RPM!) I immediately put the car in park and turned it off. I tried to restart the car and it did the same thing (past 4 RPM!) the car had to be towed to the car dealership. Even though there has been a recall for this exact issue...they said they will not honor it!!! Although I was irritated that someone cut me off and almost caused a wreck, I look at it as a blessing in disguise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546043, filed 2013-09, 109,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10052600Jun 21, 2013Ford: see document search button for owner letter. Speed control cable is susceptible to damage and can disconnect during hood maintenance and also interfere with full throttle…
Vehicle 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 2000 Ford Taurus
443 complaintsBrakes
108 complaintsEngine cooling
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsAir bags
88 complaintsExterior lighting
87 complaintsFuel system
66 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsTires
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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