2007 Ford Taurus Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 37%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,784miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Ford Taurus, 37% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,784 miles. 3 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.
“When I am driving on the street 35mph all of a sudden my car starts to excel (picks up speed) and in order for me to stop it from picking up speed I have to pull over and put it on park then press the gas pedal one quick time and then I can start to drive again. I can't do nothing else but pullover”
NHTSA complaint #11299988, filed 2020-01, 35 miles“My vehicle is accelerating on its own. I was driving at about 25 to 30 miles per hours when I notice the needle on the instrument panel wasn't going down when I took my foot off the pedal,and later it started to get more aggressive and started accelerating on its own. I made it home safely, but I'm afraid to drive my car now.”
NHTSA complaint #10502214, filed 2013-03, 97,000 miles“I am very scared of my car right now and I feel like it is going to fall apart on me while I am driving it. The accelerator sticks an does not want to let go to slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #11065475, filed 2018-01, 119,119 miles“Vehicle was increasing speed without giving it gas. Had to push on the brake hard to slow down. Cruise control was not on. After stopping it appeared to be ok, but the cruise would no longer work. The cruise light comes on, but nothing happens. I checked under the hood and the cable going to the cruise control had popped off. Reattaching the cable did not fix the problem as the cruise still does not work. I checked and the cable was off again.”
NHTSA complaint #10501053, filed 2013-03, 99,567 miles“I have owned my 2007 Ford Taurus for approx. 4 years, and each winter I've had to have the throttle body replaced. Every winter the accelerator tends to become sticky. Luckily I purchased an extended warranty on this car. I have had to use it on several occasions.”
NHTSA complaint #10382608, filed 2011-02, 83,000 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 2007 Ford Taurus
29 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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