# 2003 FORD MUSTANG — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
> NHTSA complaint `487279` · 2004-02-19 · 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:** MUSTANG
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- **Miles at failure:** 1,999
## Narrative
VEHICLE BEGAN A SUDDEN ACCELERATION SURGE MAKING THE CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL AND ENDED UP STRIKING A TREE.   (NAR)*LA  *CB
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