Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER SPORT / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
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