NHTSA Complaint #8023973 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8023973
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	August 3, 2002
Date Filed	December 9, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE ACCELERATOR PEDEL STICKS CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SURGE FORWARD. PH

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