Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC / 2002

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004050667 Incident Date: Oct, 16 2004
Consumer's City: BANNING Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Seats:front assembly:recliner
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMZU67E42U Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 22 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jan, 26 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 1 at approximately 45 mph vehicle went into a slide right rear axel broke off causing a rollover this occurred on wet pavement ! 2 drivers seat went into the reclining position, ejecting the driver into the rear seat causing his head to go through the passenger side rear door glass , braking bones in his left hand ,contusions and severe trauma to head and neck medical records and pictures available ! 3 the vehicle was a total loss . i am in possession of the failed seat it was repaired prior to the accident because of a factory defect ford motor co notified there has been no personal contact by their rep. *nm