NHTSA Complaint #8023860 — 2001 FORD TAURUS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8023860 |
| Vehicle | 2001 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 18,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NJ |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER STATED HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKE PEDAL. ALSO STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL IS 2" HIGHER THAT THE GAS PEDAL. DEALER WAS CONTACED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL BUT THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH IT. *TS *TT THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS TOO CLOSE TOGETHER WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER'S FOOT TO HIT BOTH AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TT
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