NHTSA Complaint #815198 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	815198
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Date of Incident	August 1, 1997
Date Filed	September 8, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO AN EMBANKMENT AND DRIVER WAS EJECTED OUT OF VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. ALSO, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR HAS A LOT OF PLAY AND IS OFF WHEN SELECTING A GEAR. *AK

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