NHTSA Complaint #10604614 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Injuries 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10604614
Vehicle 2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 140,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 2
Deaths 1
Vehicle Towed No
State PA

Consumer Description

THE DAY OF THE FATALITY I WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE FOR AROUND 5 TO 10 MINUTES. I WAS ON AN UPGRADE,. (HOWEVER I HAD JUST RECENTLY HAD NEW BRAKES INSTALLED AND THE CAR WAS IN PARK). SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACK AT A FAST PACE KILLING THE BACK SEAT DRIVER THAT WAS IN THERE SEATBELT. AND INJURING MYSELF IN AN ATTEMPT TO HALT THE VEHICLE. *TR

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