NHTSA Complaint #700878 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	700878
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Date of Incident	June 1, 1998
Date Filed	November 24, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AR

Consumer Description

REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR KEEPS SHORTING OUT HAS BURN FOUR MOTORS COMPLETLY UP. NOW TOTAL SYSTEM OUT. NO DOOR LOCKS, WINDOWS, SEATS OR ANYTHING ELECTRIC. CAN SMELL BURNING WIRES. FORD WILL NOT DO REPLACEMENT OR BUYBACK. THEIR SOLUTION IS TO BRING IT IN ONCE A MONTH FOR A NEW MOTOR, SOONER OR LATER IT WILL QUIT BURNING THEM UP.

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