NHTSA Complaint #11318708 — 2017 FORD C-MAX VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11318708
Vehicle	2017 FORD C-MAX
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	March 13, 2020
Date Filed	March 19, 2020
Mileage	1 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION. THE CAR ACCELERATED TO ABOVE HIGHWAY SPEED, AND REQUIRED CONTINUAL BREAKING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. WHEN HOME AND IN PARK, ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV TO MAX. SHUT CAR DOWN, AND WHEN RESTARTED IT RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION. NO OBSTRUCTION OF GAS PEDAL.

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