NHTSA Complaint #891895 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	891895
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 1, 2001
Date Filed	July 2, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHEN CONSUMER TURNS ON HEAT IT IS OUT OF CONTROL HEAT GETS HOTTER AND HOTTER. WHEN SHE TURNS AIR CONDITIONING ON COLD AIR IS COLD FOR A MOMENT, AND THEN HEAT COMES ON WHILE AIR CONDITIONING IS RUNNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

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