Issue ID | 585263 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10155075 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 13/03/06 |
Component | STRUCTURE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Fuel level and engine temperature gauges are almost impossible to read in daylight, requiring a driver to take his/her eyes from the road for an excessive period of time. This creates a potentially dangerous situation while driving a 2006 ford explorer. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WATERFORD, ME |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU73876UXXXXXX |
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 | 27/02/06 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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