NHTSA Complaint #10246612 — 2006 FORD EXPLORER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10246612
Vehicle	2006 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	July 12, 2008
Date Filed	October 24, 2008
Mileage	16,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE VEHICLE KEPT MOVING. THE VEHICLE PLUNGED INTO THE WATER AT THE BEACH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE WATER AND THE POLICE HAD IT TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE INSURANCE COMPANY RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED HER THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE SALT IN THE WATER. THE DEALER STATED THAT ACCIDENTS HAPPEN. THE CONTACT WANTS TO KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 16,000. UPDATED 11-19-08 *BF THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. UPDATED 11/20/08. *JB

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