| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 001004027 | Incident Date: Jul, 24 2001 |
| Consumer's City: CHICAGO | Consumer's State: IL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: EXPLORER | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMDU35P6VU | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jan, 27 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: I was driving the truck on my way home. i had driven 12 miles when i notice smoke coming out of the dash board by the steering column. i pulled over and by the time i grabbed my laptop and walked approximately 10 feet from the vehicle to call for help the truck was filled with black smoke and was on fire. i have pictures of the burndt truck, if you would like to see them. i also still have the burndt truck. i have always felt there was a fault somewhere in the dash on this fire. if you would like to see the pictures or the vehicle that can be arranged. *ak |
