NHTSA Complaint #10218543 — 2006 FORD EXPLORER

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10218543
Vehicle	2006 FORD EXPLORER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	February 14, 2008
Date Filed	February 19, 2008
Mileage	48,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT ACCIDENTALLY STRUCK THE SAFETY VALVE SWITCH WITH HIS FOOT. THE SWITCH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE FIREWALL NEAR THE GLOVE BOX. MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE COMPONENT. THE SWITCH IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO HIS FOOT, WHICH MAY CAUSE HIM TO ACCIDENTALLY STRIKE IT WITHOUT KNOWING. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 48,000. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF

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