NHTSA Complaint #10122407 — 2002 FORD FOCUS

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10122407
Vehicle	2002 FORD FOCUS
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	September 12, 2002
Date Filed	May 29, 2005
Mileage	451 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

RUNAWAY AUTO THROTTLE BODY STICKING CAUSED CAR TO BECOME A RUNAWAY AUTO WITH NO CONTROL TO STOP. EXITING HIGHWAY 80 AT PRNRYN RD. EXT. CRUISE CONTROL SHUT OFF AUTO SPEEDED UP ENJINE ROARED APPLIING BRAKES DIDN'T STOP AUTO. WENT OFF ROAD AND STRUCK A LARGE OAK TREE. VEHICLE OVERTURNED DOWN AN EMBANKMEND. LANDED ON ROOF OF AUTO. AUTO HAD 450 MILES ON IT AND WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED.

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