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2000 FORD EXPLORER — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH

fire · 657687 · 2008-02-14

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
2000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Miles at failure
64,347
Speed
40 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE SIGNAL SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE SIGNAL SWITCH. AS OF FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 64,347. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF UPDATED 03/04/08 *TR

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10218085
Machine
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