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The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln LS. The contact stated while driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle accelerated unintendedly. The brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he stood on the brake pedal until the vehicle responded 8-10 minutes later. The vehicle speed was 120 MPH at the time the contact regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact shifted into neutral (N) and veered to the side of the road where the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact then shifted into park (P). However, the RPMs revved up to 5,000 MPH. The contact turned off the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Lincoln Ls. While applying pressure to the brakes, the accelerator pedal stuck to the floor. As a result, the vehicle involuntarily accelerated and crashed into a fence. A police report was filed. Immediately after the vehicle was repaired, the cruise control stopped working properly and the horn was inoperative. The vehicle was inspected, but the contact could not recall the components that needed to be replaced. The contact also did not remember the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, they could not assist. The failure mileage was 81,005 and current mileage was 84,000.
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure, the accelerator pedal was also pushed which caused the vehicle to lurch forward and strike another vehicle from behind at 45mph. Although there was a crash, no one was injured. The vehicle sustained minor damage. The police were on the scene and a report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The dealer determined the placement of the brake and accelerator pedals were accurate and suggested the crash was not due to any defect. The dealer could not duplicate the problem, no repairs were made concerning the brake and accelerator pedals.
- Sicklerville, NJ, USA
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