Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / ESCAPE / 2005

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004007869 Incident Date: Dec, 08 2004
Consumer's City: RYE Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: ESCAPE Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMYU93135D Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 07 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: May, 31 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 20 mph vehicle accelerated uncontrollably. driver was not able to maintain control of the vehicle, and it collided with a utility pole. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. however, the problem recurred. *ak the consumer stated that 2002-2004 a recall was sent out for accelerator problems. the consumers vehicle is a 2005 manufactured in april 2004 therefore not included in the recall. *tc