NHTSA Complaint #10358275 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10358275 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 66,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SUDDENLY STUCK WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE AND WHEN HE DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WOULD DISCONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS RELEASED, IT STUCK. FURTHERMORE, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE UNLESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BECAUSE THE ON/OFF SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER (REPAIR INFORMATION WAS NOT PROVIDED). THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000. UPDATED 02/08/11*LJ UPDATED 02/14/11
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