# 2001 FORD TAURUS — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `561767` · 2005-11-07 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** TAURUS
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
ON NOVEMBER 6,2005 MY 93 YEAR OLD AUNT (THERESA FISHER) WAS INJURED IN A CAR CRASH INVOLVING UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ON HER BEHALF SINCE I HOLD DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY, AND SHE IS UNABLE TO FILE THIS HERSELF.  THE VEHICLE WAS A 2001 FORD TAURUS OWNED AND OPERATED BY MY 79 YEAR OLD COUSIN, ROSE NATALE  (HER FIRST ACCIDENT IN 52 YEARS OF DRIVING). SHE WAS EXITING A PARKING LOT IN BRICK NJ AT 5 TO 10 MPH WHEN THE TAURUS "TOOK OFF LIKE A ROCKET ON ITS OWN".  SHE WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE - HIT A TREE HEAD ON - AIRBAGS DEPLOYED - BOTH OCCUPANTS (WEARING SEAT BELTS) WERE INJURED.  POLICE AND AMBULANCE ARRIVED ON SCENE - DRIVER AND PASSENGER TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL  - POLICE REPORT ON FILE IN BRICK, NEW JERSEY. VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY AND PURCHASED AND ROUTINELY SERVICED BY THE SAME FORD DEALER IN NJ. VEHICLE OWNER - ROSE NATALE - HAS VEHICLE DETAILS AND DEALER INFORMATION. ROSE'S ADDRESS AND PHONE IS: 369B PORTSMOUTH DRIVE - LAKEWOOD, NJ   08701   (732) 905-2127.  *NM
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