NHTSA Complaint #10894605 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10894605
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 10, 2016
Date Filed	August 9, 2016
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD TAURUS. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE APPLIED WITH FORCE TO ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE REMAINED AT A COMPLETE STOP. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT CONSTANTLY HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ENSURE THAT, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT DID NOT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V266000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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