# 1997 FORD EXPLORER — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `503933` · 2004-10-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING BRAKE FAILED COMPLETELY.   *BF   THERE WAS NO WARNING.   *SC  *JB
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