NHTSA Complaint #10364237 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire 7 Deaths
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10364237 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD EXPEDITION |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 100,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
1997 FORD EXPEDITION LOST #7 SPARK PLUG. ALL 7 PEOPLE ON-BOARD DIED IN ENSUING FIRE. DEFECT KNOWN BY NHTSA AND FORD FOR MANY YEARS. NHTSA IS THE HEADLINE YOUR WAITING FOR? THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. DO YOUR JOB. UPDATED 11/29/10 *BF UPDATED 12/07/10 *TR
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