Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER / 1997

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 004001056 Incident Date: Oct, 19 2004
Consumer's City: WYOMING Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: EXPLORER Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMDU34X4VU Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 02 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 20 1998
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I have two 1997 ford explorers (an xlt and an eddie bauer) both vehicles have numerous problems with door latches and power locks. occupants have been unable to exit the vehicles on several occasions due to inoperable handles and/or locks. i believe someone could become trapped in one of these vehicles in the event of an accident.*ak