NHTSA Complaint #762660 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 4 Injuries 1 Death

Complaint Details

ODI Number	762660
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	TIRES
Date Filed	June 6, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE FORD EXPLORER HAD THE CORRECT TIRES ON IT- THE DRIVER TURNED THE WHEEL SHARPLY, THE BACK TIRED LIFTED AND THE EXPLORER STARTED TO ROLL, IT ROLLED 7 TIMES RESULTING IN 1 DEATH, 1 CRITICALLY INJURED AND 3 OTHERS WITH INJURIES. THE FORD EXPLORER WAS SAID TO ROLL FROM THE TIRES, THIS EXPLORER HAD THE CORRECT TIRES ON IT AND IT STILL ROLLED TOO EASILY. *AK

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