NHTSA Complaint #9007232 — 2001 FORD TAURUS VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	9007232
Vehicle	2001 FORD TAURUS
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Date Filed	October 10, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

CAR TAKES OFF IN REVERSE & DRIVE AS SOON AS BRAKE RELEASED WITHOUT USING GAS PEDAL

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