Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / RANGER / 2003

Recalls
2 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005050858 Incident Date: Dec, 24 2005
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: IA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: RANGER Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 2
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FTZR45E83P Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 26 2005 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: Dt: the contact was traveling at 45 mph when the vehicle hit a patch of ice on the road. he lost control of the vehicle and hit a ditch. the vehicle then rolled and hit an embankment. the vehicle t busted in to flames. the occupants were able to get out of the vehicle before it exploded. the fire was extinguished by the fire department. injuries were sustained. the vehicle has not been inspected at this time to determine what caused the vehicle to explode. the vehicle was totaled.*ak