NHTSA Complaint #835185 — 1992 FORD EXPLORER

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	835185
Vehicle	1992 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 29, 1999
Date Filed	February 23, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

EA99004, BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES; WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP, THE VEHICLE FILLED UP WITH A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF SMOKE IN THE REAR. OWNER WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE IGNITION TO KEEP A FIRE FROM STARTING. THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK

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