NHTSA Complaint #10544097 — 2012 FORD EXPLORER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544097
Vehicle	2012 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	September 17, 2013
Date Filed	September 17, 2013
Mileage	42,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE THROTTLE BODY ON THE FORD EXPLORER FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL SEVERAL TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS FROM 15 MPH TO 60 MPH ON LOCAL STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE UNIT IDENTIFIED IT AS A FAILED THROTTLE BODY. *TR

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