NHTSA Complaint #10317833 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA
Fire 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10317833 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OR |
Consumer Description
A 1997 FORD EXPLORER CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAUSED A FIRE RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF THE DRIVER. *TR
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