NHTSA Complaint #10663126 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10663126
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 5, 2013
Date Filed	December 9, 2014
Mileage	23,500 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A GARAGE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE RAPIDLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS 23,500.

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