NHTSA Complaint #11302448 — 2003 FORD TAURUS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11302448
Vehicle	2003 FORD TAURUS
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	January 13, 2014
Date Filed	January 28, 2020
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, IF I RELEASE THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE IN SPEED. WHEN I AM COMPLETELY STOPPED AT STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, I HAVE TO PRESSED ON THE BRAKES REALLY HARD TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM SURGING FORWARD

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