Consumer Complaint Detail
FORD / EXPLORER SPORT / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 003217012 | Incident Date: May, 23 2003 |
| Consumer's City: HOUSTON | Consumer's State: TX |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: EXPLORER SPORT | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMYU22E7WU | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 09 2003 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 27 1998 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Smoke came out of the steering column and park lights turned on although the light switch was in the "off" position. also moving the multifunction lever to make a left turn signal ,the instument panel showed that the left signal light was stuck "on" and turn signal lights didn't work at the front and rear of the truck. however, the right signal has never malfunctioned. this is very troubling. this event ocurred twice within a week. dealer has replaced two relays(i paid for), only time will tell if this is the fix.*ak |