10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,500 miles

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problem #1

Apr 062005

Cougar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,500 miles
While pulling out of a parking lot vehicle suddenly/unexpectedly accelerated and lurch forward. Consumer applied the brakes hard to slow the vehicle down, allowed the vehicle to hit the curb, and turned off the ignition switch. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Dealer informed the consumer that the throttle cable stuck.

- Everett, WA, USA

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