NHTSA Complaint #714768 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	714768
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	October 13, 1999
Date Filed	November 14, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AK

Consumer Description

CAR HAS BEEN IN REPAIR FACILITY 4 TIMES SINCE 10/14/99 FOR FAILURES. THE FAILURES OCCUR WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS DISABLED AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAN BE A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR SOMEONE IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES (ESPECIUALLY REMOTE AK) AND IF EMERGENCY ROAD ACTION IS NEEDED (NO ANTI-LOCKS OR POWER STEERING IF ENGINE IS OFF). SITUATION IS BEING FORWARDED FOR AK LEMON LAW PERSUANT TO AK STATUTE 45.45.300. CURRENTLY, FORD ENGINEERS AND LOCAL REPAIR EXPERTS CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFORMATION, FEEL FREE. *AK

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