# 1997 FORD AEROSTAR — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
> NHTSA complaint `218115` · 2000-06-26 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** AEROSTAR
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY OFF OF A SMALL STREET, APPLIED  BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY  TOOK OFF ON ITS OWN.   RPMS WENT UP,  AND THE REAR TIRES WERE SPINNING.  VEHICLE HIT A GARAGE WALL AND DOOR. *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*