NHTSA Complaint #8002800 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8002800
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date Filed	January 24, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING SHORT OR LONG DISTANCES CONSUMER HAS NOTICED A VERY STRONG CHEMICAL ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ODOR HAS CAUSED OCCUPANTS OF VEHICLE TO BECOME ILL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. CAUSE OF PROBLEM HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

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