Issue ID | 927697 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10464092 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 01/03/12 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that while driving, the wrench symbol warning light illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and although the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stopped and turned the vehicle off, restarted and the failure was resolved momentarily. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the failure was located at the electronic throttle control. The vehicle was repaired by replacing the throttle body and relay. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and a claim was filed. The current mileage was 42,000. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LEBANON, TN |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DG7AKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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