| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005034858 | Incident Date: Jul, 18 2005 |
| Consumer's City: HARVEY | Consumer's State: LA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: EXPLORER | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMZU62E51Z | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 18 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jan, 26 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt: about a month ago the vehicle was parked with windows up the consumer got in and put the key in the ignition and the vehicle started smoking from the hazard warning light switch, the emergency lights. stopped smoking after consumer started the engine, in duration of about 20 seconds. this happened about 3-4 times per week since after a long trip. this most often occurred when windows were up and it was very hot outside. consumer has not even inspected the under hood or engine compartment after this occurred. consumer took vehicle to a dealer yesterday and has not done a diagnostic test. . consumer did not know what was done to the vehicle but wished to file complaint. consumer noted there was no fire. ford wanted consumer to pay for repairs. *ak |
