Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER / 2004

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006079750 Incident Date: Sep, 20 2006
Consumer's City: BALLWIN Consumer's State: MO
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: EXPLORER Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMZU62K14Z Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 21 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Nov, 02 2005
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on a dry interstate, there was a loud pop that sounded like a balloon popped. when the brake pedal was applied, the pedal would not move. the vehicle spun around and ran into a ditch which resulted in an accident. there were minor injuries sustained and a police report was taken. the vehicle was towed to an independent body shop who determined the master cylinder had fractured apart.