NHTSA Complaint #10818778 — 2003 FORD RANGER FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10818778
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 30, 2015
Date Filed	January 7, 2016
Mileage	112,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I WAS BACKING DOWN A DRIVEWAY WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE WHILE I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDDLE. I ENDED UP CRASHING INTO A TREE TOTALING MY 2003 FORD RANGER XLT.

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