NHTSA Complaint #10604614 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
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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