NHTSA Complaint #10108536 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10108536
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Date of Incident	January 17, 2005
Date Filed	January 19, 2005
Mileage	60,250 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT, REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO, WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO 50 MPH. DROVE HOME WITH BRAKES APPLIED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE CABLE.

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