Issue ID | 663687 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10218543 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 14/02/08 |
Component | OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford explorer. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact accidentally struck the safety valve switch with his foot. The switch is located directly underneath the firewall near the glove box. Minutes later, the vehicle lost all power and shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the entire component. The switch is easily accessible to his foot, which may cause him to accidentally strike it without knowing. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 48,000. Updated 03-04-08 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PENSACOLA, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMZU67K45UXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
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 | 11/02/07 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | SANDY CHRYSLER |
Dealer's telephone number | 850-477-3385 |
Dealer's city | PENSACOLA |
Dealer's state code | FL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 32505 |