NHTSA Complaint #8015736 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8015736
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	July 25, 2002
Date Filed	August 7, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON FLAT SURFACE AND NO WARNING VEHICLE STARTS SMOKING UNDER HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

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