NHTSA Complaint #10046610 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10046610 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 1,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE GAS PEDAL ARE TOO CLOSE, AND GAS PEDAL IS 1/2 INCH LOWER. WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CONSUMER CAN HIT THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. DEALER STATES THERE CAN BE NO MODIFICATIONS BECAUSE OF DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS.*AK
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