Issue ID | 1277563 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10860525 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 17/04/16 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at less than 25 mph and braking the truck accelerated uncontrollably. Engine rpm accelerated to max and truck struck a parked vehicle at approximately 5-10 mph. Full brake application was unable to stop the vehicle. Engine continued to rev at max rpm and was turned off with the ignition switch. This previously had happened when merging into high speed traffic or passing with accelerator pushed to near full down position. This time the driver had his foot on the brake. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HUNTINGTOWN, MD |
VIN pattern | 1FTZX17261NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 27/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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