Issue ID | 313529 |
Internal NHTSA # | 893274 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 16/06/01 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While at a stop sign proceeded to go and vehicle hesitated. Then, when pressing gas pedal, vehicle accelerated very slowly, and was rear ended by another vehicle. Currently, vehicle at dealer's being serviced. Please provide any further infomation. *ak dealer stated all these model vehicles perform this way, possible design flaw. Nlm |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ST. MISSOURI, MO |
VIN pattern | 3FAFP113X1RXXXXXX |
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 | 1 |
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Date of purchase | 01/05/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
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