NHTSA Complaint #769852 — 2001 FORD FOCUS
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 769852 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD FOCUS |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
WHILE BACKING UP SLOWLY WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR LURCHED BACKWARD WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE AND STRUCK TWO OTHER PARKED VEHICLES. THE BRAKE FAILED TO STOP IT. DT
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