NHTSA Complaint #785478 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	785478
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 1, 1999
Date Filed	September 12, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.*JB

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