NHTSA complaint: 2004 FORD FREESTAR — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD FREESTAR. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT STRUCK A GUARD RAIL, WHICH CAUSED OVER $5,000 IN DAMAGES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS FAILURE OCCURRED. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANY FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000. UPDATED 11/24/08 *CN UPDATED 11/26/08. *JB
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation