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1997 FORD EXPLORER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

fire · 157423 · 1999-07-06

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Severity

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

Narrative

FUEL FILLER DOES NOT HAVE A GROUND STRAP WHICH CAUSED A BUILD UP OF STATIC ELECTRICITY AND RESULTED IN A FIRE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
836737
Machine
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