NHTSA Complaint #803693 — 1985 FORD LTD

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	803693
Vehicle	1985 FORD LTD
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	October 17, 1996
Date Filed	October 18, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

FAILURE ON THE THROTTLE, CONSUMER WAS PLACING THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE WITH HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED IN REVERSE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. *AK *ML

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