Issue ID | 947371 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10481343 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 05/09/12 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving wrench light came on & with a sudden jerk ford escape's gas pedal stopped acceleration. I pulled car on the side. Engine was still running but gas pedal was not responsive. We were waiting for police & tow truck with the hazards light on & someone hit the car from behind & broke suspension etc. I went to ford dealership & they were not at all concerned. Then i went to another dealership & they said there computer found throttle problem & they changed it. Very dangerous car stops on a highway. I read multiple complaints regarding this matter. Please look in to the matter to save lives. It could be a tractor trailer coming at fast speed. Thank god we are saved. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | JERSEY CITY, NJ |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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