NHTSA Complaint #10937458 — 2003 FORD TAURUS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10937458
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	December 24, 2016
Date Filed	December 26, 2016
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

2003 FORD TAURUS ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPIT. THE CAR ACCELERATED SO FAST RHE THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE LIFTED OFF THE GROUND AND LEFT A TIRE TRACK ON THE BUILDING THAT THE CAR CRASHED INTO. DURING THE UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION THE CAR VEERED RIGHT AND STEERING COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

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