NHTSA Complaint #10234366 — 2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10234366
Vehicle	2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	July 2, 2008
Date Filed	July 15, 2008
Mileage	34,592 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, ALL OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES IN THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CONTACT CUT THE AIR BAGS OUT OF THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF THE VEHICLE COULD BE DRIVEN TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 34,592. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE REMOVED THE AIR BAGS. UPDATED 09/18/08 *JB

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