NHTSA Complaint #8009779 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8009779
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 13, 2002
Date Filed	May 14, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHILE PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT VEHICLE STARTED TO SURGE. VEHICLE RAN INTO A WALL BEFORE STOPPING, DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE CHECK ENGILE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. *MJ

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