NHTSA Complaint #10904549 — 2001 FORD EXPLORER

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10904549
Vehicle 2001 FORD EXPLORER
Component TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 115,000 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State LA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT STEERED TO THE RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED FOUR BROKEN RIBS AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ

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