Issue ID | 698331 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10246612 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 12/07/08 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While approaching a stop sign, the contact depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle kept moving. The vehicle plunged into the water at the beach. The vehicle was taken out of the water and the police had it towed to a body shop. The insurance company retrieved the vehicle and advised her that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the salt in the water. The dealer stated that accidents happen. The contact wants to know what caused the failure. The failure and current mileages were 16,000. Updated 11-19-08 *bf the vehicle accelerated out of control. Updated 11/20/08. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONTAUK, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU74E46UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 20/12/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | SHOUTH SHORE MOTORS |
Dealer's telephone number | 631-589-4800 |
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