# 1992 FORD EXPLORER — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
> NHTSA complaint `288222` · 2001-04-16 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1992
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
ON THE EVENING OF MARCH 29, 2001, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO COLLISION ON ICY STREETS.  DURING THIS COLLISION, MY SEAT BACK FAILED, ENDING UP NEARLY FLUSH WITH THE FLOOR DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT.  I ENDED UP IN THE BACK SEAT, STILL STRAPPED INTO M
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