NHTSA Complaint #845737 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	845737
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date Filed	August 24, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN MAKING A QUICK LEFT TURN THE TRUCK LOSES POWER. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER CLEANED SPEED SENSOR AND REPLACED IDLE AIR CONTROL, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *ML

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