NHTSA Complaint #10239773 — 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10239773
Vehicle	2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	August 25, 2008
Date Filed	August 26, 2008
Mileage	28,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LINCOLN TOWN CAR. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH INTO A GARAGE, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE STOPPED. HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SURGED FORWARD, CRASHING INTO THE FOUNDATION. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGES. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING ON A RESPONSE FROM THE INSURANCE COMPANY REGARDING THE DAMAGES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 28,000. UPDATED 11-25-08 *BF UPDATED 11/25/08. *JB

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