Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER SPORT / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003238523 Incident Date: Sep, 29 2003
Consumer's City: COLUMBUS Consumer's State: GA
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: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMYU22E8WU Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 30 2003 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 20 2001
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving down the road, i heard a snap and a pop like a fanbelt broke. i lost all power. this includes power steering and air conditioning. i driving around a curve, on an incline, and to pull over i was on a slope downhill. i have since been informed that this problem is not uncommon with the motor that is in my car. the crankshaft broke in my car. if this is a common problem why has there not been a recall?