Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / THUNDERBIRD / 1987

Recalls
3 Injured
Investigations
1 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 998098464 Incident Date: Jul, 01 1998
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: WY
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: THUNDERBIRD Model Year: 1987
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Vehicle speed control
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 3
Vehicle's VIN#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 19 1998 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Jun, 29 1998
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving at a speed of 45 mph, the cruise control shorted, causing the steering wheel to fall off, causing the driver to crash into a barn, injuring three passengers and killing one cow.