NHTSA Complaint #8011195 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8011195
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	June 6, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING A HEAD ON COLLISION OCCURRED WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE.*AK *YH

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