NHTSA Complaint #10075958 — 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10075958
Vehicle	1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	June 9, 2004
Date Filed	June 9, 2004
Mileage	81,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE GARAGE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED TO THE MAXIMUM SPEED. CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THIS OCCURRED. CONSUMER IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, AND REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. VEHICLE STOPPED AND ROLLED INTO THE GATE. THE GARAGE HAD A 33 FEET LONG SKID MARK ON THE GROUND. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *LA

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