NHTSA Complaint #10112972 — 2001 FORD EXPLORER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10112972
Vehicle	2001 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 20, 2005
Date Filed	February 23, 2005
Mileage	75,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK THE VEHICLE UP, IT CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

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