Issue ID | 440779 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10042150 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | CONTOUR |
Model Year | 1996 |
File date | 14/09/03 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle didn't stop until it impacted a building. Prior to the incident, the vehicle was at idle in the park gear for 5 minutes. The passenger sustained injuries. *ak the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was continually being taken to the service dealer for the problem. When the incident occurred, there was no warning. The service dealer suggested that the throttle sensor ,somehow, became stuck and the engine overrode the brakes. *scc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | GALVESTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FALP66L1TKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 3 |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 01/01/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BOB PASAN FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 409 744 0481 |
Dealer's city | GALVESTON |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 77551 |