| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002266013 | Incident Date: Aug, 29 2002 |
| Consumer's City: TUCSON | Consumer's State: AZ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: EXPLORER | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve) |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMDU35P6VU | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 19 2004 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Feb, 12 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Egr valve failed at cost of over $250. this is part of the emissions system and is covered by an extended warranty. i requested warranty status for this part from ford motor co. customer relations center in letter of 7/17/03 with 76,172 miles on vehicle. initial "check engine light" for this failure was at about 66,000 on 8/30/02. ford did not answer my inquiry, instead referring me to their customer service reps in india, against my wishes. *jb |
