NHTSA Complaint #10052141 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10052141
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 23, 2003
Date Filed	December 30, 2003
Mileage	71,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING SHUT OFF WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISH-TAIL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE. *NM ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED. THE ACCIDENT WAS A RESULT OF MULTIPLE SYSTEM FAILURES. *SC

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