NHTSA Complaint #10158262 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER SPORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10158262
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER SPORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 16, 2006
Date Filed	May 25, 2006
Mileage	201,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NH

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN INSIDE VEHICLE. CONTACTED FORD TO SEE IF PART OF RECALL TO SPEED SENSOR SWITCH. FORD MOTOR CO. STATES VEHICLE NOT PART OF RECALL, DID NOT RECOMMEND ANYTHING. NO RESPONSE TO STEERING COLUMN SMOKING OR SMELLING OF BURNING ELECTRICAL WIRES. *JB

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