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1991 FORD EXPLORER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

1 fatalfire · 12106 · 1995-01-24

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
1991
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Severity

Deaths
1
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND EXPLODED DUE TO PLASTIC FUEL TANK DESIGN, BEING PUNCTURED BY STEEL GRATING AND IGNITING, RESULTING IN FATALITY. *SKD

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
482082
Machine
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