# 1998 FORD EXPLORER — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `447073` · 2004-04-01 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 71,000
- **Speed:** 60 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING SHUT OFF WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.  THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISH-TAIL AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE.   *NM   ALL SYSTEMS INCLUDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.  THE ACCIDENT WAS A RESULT OF MULTIPLE SYSTEM FAILURES.   *SC
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