Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / WINDSTAR / 2000

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005048906 Incident Date: Dec, 05 2005
Consumer's City: ROSE HILL Consumer's State: KS
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: WINDSTAR Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Vehicle speed control:cables
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2FMZA5248YB Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 05 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 12 2000
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: the contact stated while driving home from the dealership the vehicle would not accelerate more than 40 mph. the vehicle accelerator pedal was pushed slightly, loud popping noise was heard, and the accelerator pedal then went to the floor. in turn the engine was at full acceleration. the brakes were utilized until the vehicle could be returned to the dealership. upon inspection the throttle cable was frayed. it will be replaced at contact's expense. the manufacturer was contact, and they offered no assistance. *ak updated 01/11/05. *jb