NHTSA Complaint #10451335 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10451335 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
THE GAS PEDDLE ON MY 2001 TAURUS HAS BEEN STICKING FOR ABOUT THE PAST THREE YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO AUTO REPAIR SHOPS AND ALWAYS ASK FOR IT TO BE LOOKED AT WHEN OTHER REPAIRS ARE NEEDED. HOWEVER, NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE STICKING. I AM AFRAID THAT IT WILL STAY IN A STUCK POSITION WHILE DRIVING SO I AM EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS. LATELY IT SEEMS TO HAVE GOTTEN WORSE ESPECIALLY IN THE COLDER WEATHER. I REALIZE THE CAR IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD, BUT THIS IS A REAL HAZARD. *TR
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