NHTSA Complaint #551115 — 1994 FORD EXPLORER VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551115
Vehicle	1994 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Date Filed	March 8, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

LEAVES AND STEMS ENTERED THE ENGINE THROUGH WINDSHIELD AIR VENTS INTO VEHICLE HEATER BLOWER AND CAUSED A BURNING SMELL. YH

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