# 1998 FORD EXPLORER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `272973` · 2001-01-31 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
## Narrative
WHILE STARTING EXPLORER AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED BLOWING OFF (INTO MANY PIECES) THE INTAKE COVER. THE EXPLOSION LIFTED THE CAR UP INTO THE AIR AND THE NOISE COULD BE HEARD FROM INSIDE OUR HOUSE.*AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*