NHTSA Complaint #10460032 — 2003 MERCURY SABLE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10460032
Vehicle	2003 MERCURY SABLE
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 29, 2012
Date Filed	May 30, 2012
Mileage	106,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCURY SABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNTIL THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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