Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER / 1997

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004300138 Incident Date: Aug, 31 2004
Consumer's City: SKOKIE Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: EXPLORER Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMDU32X4VZ Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 16 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving on highway at 40 mph brakes failed to stop vehicle when depressed. vehicle stopped when it collided with another vehicle. driver sustained bruises, cuts, and whip lash. vehicle is currently with the insurance company awaiting a factory representative to investigate the brake failure. *ak