NHTSA Complaint #11253850 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11253850
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 2, 2015
Date Filed	September 4, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER STATED THE HOME FIRE HAZARD CREATED BY FAULTY DESIGN OF NON UL APPROVED PERSONAL SNOW PLOW USE FOR SUV MANUFACTURED BY WESTERN PRODUCTS. SNOW PLOW ELECTRIC MOTOR WAS UNFUSED AND OVERHEATED NOT RESPONDING TO THE COMMAN CONTROLLER SHORTING OUT AND CAUSING A SERIOUS EXPENSIVE FIRE. *JS

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