NHTSA Complaint #727792 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	727792
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	August 25, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

THE INTERMITTENT HESITATION PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED UNDER CONDITIONS THAT HAVE POSED SAFETY RISKS TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICING DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO THE INTERMITTENT NATURE OF THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH THERE IS A MANUFACTURER'S TECHNICAL BULLETIN FOR THIS CONDITION. ALL CONFIDENCE IN THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOST AT THIS POINT. ALSO, I HAVE HEARD SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER FORD EXPLORER OWNERS WHILE WAITING AT THE DEALERSHIP. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM MAY BE WIDESPREAD. *AK

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