NHTSA Complaint #10268364 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STRUCTURE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10268364
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STRUCTURE
Date of Incident	May 10, 2009
Date Filed	May 11, 2009
Mileage	119,987 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

SPOT WELDS ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOUNTING BRACKET FAILED AND BROKE COMPLETELY OFF CAUSING LOSS OF ACCELERATOR FUNCTION AND ALLOWING PEDAL TO FALL BEHIND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT THAT MANY FORD EXPLORERS ARE EXPERIENCING AND SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE DIES! *TR

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