NHTSA Complaint #10247359 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10247359
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	October 30, 2008
Date Filed	October 31, 2008
Mileage	125 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

2002 FORD EXPLORER, 125K MILES. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. MECHANICS DIAGNOSED AS A BAD PRE-SEATBELT TENSIONER CONTACT, MECHANIC SAID THAT MOVING DRIVERS SEAT BACK AND FORTH DEGRADES THE CONTACT AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE AIR BAG TO FUNCTION IN A CRASH. *TR

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