NHTSA Complaint #749266 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	749266
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 1, 2000
Date Filed	August 1, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE STICKS SHUT, SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE WHENEVER YOU LIFT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. I DROVE THE CAR HOME BEING CAREFUL NOT TO LIFT MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF THE GAS. SOMEONE COULD EASILY LIFT OFF THE GAS IN AN INTERSECTION FOR EXAMPLE, AND HAVE THE CAR STALL IMMEDIATELY. IT IS MY OPINION THAT A PART FAILING THAT CAUSES THE CAR TO STALL LIKE THAT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE WAS OFTEN ON BACK ORDER. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THESE THINGS ARE FAILING OFTEN.*AK

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