NHTSA Complaint #10039664 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10039664
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	May 20, 2003
Date Filed	September 10, 2003
Mileage	5,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN RETURNING TO VEHICLE CONSUMER HAVE INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS OF GETTING THE VEHICLE STARTED. AFTER AND HOUR OR SO VEHICLE WOULD START UP AS IF THERE WAS NEVER A PROBLEM. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED SIX TIMES IN THE PAST. *AK

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