Defect Investigation Detail

FORD / EXPLORER / 1994

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: EA99004 Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD
Vehicale/Equipment Model: EXPLORER Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1994
Component Name: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company
Date Opened: Jan, 15 1999 Date Closed: Apr, 18 2000
Subject: BLOWER ASSEMBLY FIRES Summary: Based on the relatively low failure frequency measured over an extended exposure time and the fact that the great majoity of incidents are confined within the blower housing, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of the agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take furthe action if warranted by the circumstances.