Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS / 1998
1 Injured
1 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006082804 | Incident Date: Jul, 15 2006 |
| Consumer's City: EDINBURG | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: GRAND MARQUIS | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Vehicle speed control |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 1 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2MEFM74W0WX | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Oct, 19 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light was illuminated. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic but was unable to identify the problem. the problem was with the vehicle speed controls as acceleration was sluggish and the accelerator pedal needed to be pumped to increase speed. at other times the vehicle would accelerate uncontrollably for no reason and the accelerator pedal would have to be pumped before the speed would reduce to normal. while traveling at 50 mph, on a dry paved road in clear conditions, the vehicle accelerated out of control. the contact veered left to avoid a head on collision with a vehicle directly ahead and was unable to slow or stop. the vehicle entered a four way stop intersection and struck the passenger side of another vehicle, that was passing through the intersection from left to right. the contact (20 years old) was injured and there was one fatality (aged 79). a police report was taken and an investigation was conducted. a fence and palm tree were damaged, and photos were taken. the service dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the name and address listed is for the attorney of the contact. the contact was jose garces, of p.o. box 126, donna texas. |