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1993 FORD EXPLORER — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

fire · 287501 · 2001-04-11

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
1993
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Severity

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

Narrative

WIRE UNDER POWER SEAT CAME LOOSE, SHORTED AGAINST SEAT TRACK, SEAT CUSHION CAUGHT FIRE. DRIVER BARELY ESCAPED WITHOUT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PROPERTY DAMAGE IS ABOUT $2100.00. WIRING SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO NOT COME LOOSE AND SEATS SHOULD NOT BE COMBUSTIBLE.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
743853
Machine
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