NHTSA Complaint #608725 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	608725
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	March 1, 1998
Date Filed	July 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WIRES IN STEERING COLUMN FAILED . YH

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