NHTSA Complaint #10124607 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 5 Injuries 2 Deaths

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10124607
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 8, 2004
Date Filed	June 8, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	5
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

SUDDEN TREAD SEPARATION ON LEFT REAR TIRE OF FORD EXPLORER CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND ON-ROAD ROLLOVER. TIRE WAS A COOPER ELDORADO RADIAL ZR1, SIZE P23575R15, DOT# 3DHLEKN2900.

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