Issue ID | 669449 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10223104 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 21/02/07 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Radiator failed car never ran hot caused engine to blow head gaskets. Car was serviced 9 days prior and radiator was full. Car stopped on freeway late at night and have to pay 6,700. 00 to repair vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LYNWOOD, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU63E86ZXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 21/10/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | U |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 65 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | FORD OF LONG BEACH |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | LONG BEACH |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 90805 |