Issue ID | 939752 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10474161 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | TAURUS |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 05/09/12 |
Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The car just picked up speed and was difficult to slow down. I was able to maneuver the car off the expressway and turn the car off which allowed the car to slow down and stop. My brakes and tires were smoking (lucky no fire) but brand new brake pads gone. I discovered it was my cruise control cable ford denies any problem with the cable i will be replacing it and brakes this weekend. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 157000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIDDLEBURG, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FAHP59S82AXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 25/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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