# 1999 FORD EXPLORER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
> NHTSA complaint `170921` · 1999-09-14 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1999
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT APPROX 45MPH SWITCHED LANE TO THE RIGHT HAND, AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CAME OUT FROM THE CONSUMER'S RIGHT,  SWERVED BACK OVER TO  ANOTHER LANE TO AVOID HITTING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE.  BUT, INSTEAD VEHICLE REAR ENDED CONSUMER'S CAR. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.  ALSO, INERTIA SWITCH  FAILED.  CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
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