Issue ID | 624937 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10186750 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 23/03/07 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*- the contact worked for avis budget and drove a 2007 ford mustang. The contact started the engine, shifted the gear to drive and without warning the vehicle accelerated on its own to 40 mph. The contact drove into a barrier in an unsuccessful attempt to stop the vehicle. He crashed into a parked vehicle which caused damage to 3 other vehicles. The driver sustained injuries which were due to the air bag, it scraped the flesh off of his right arm. There were no passengers in the vehicle. The only air bag that deployed was on the drivers side. A police report was taken. *ak the consumer provided copies of a similar experience. The consumer stated wants something done because avis budget keeps renting the same model vehicle with the same defect and other employees had the same experience with this model car. Updated 07/06/07 |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOLUALOA , HI |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 02/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
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Dealer's name | UNKNOWN |
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