NHTSA Complaint #10462960 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10462960 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 107,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE INSTEAD ACCELERATED WHILE THE CONTACT HAD THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE SPEED INCREASED TO ABOUT 50 MPH. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LEVER AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF VEHICLE IN ORDER TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NO TAKEN TO DEALER OR REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, HOWEVER NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 107,000.
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