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1997 FORD EXPLORER — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

crash2 injured · 73892 · 1997-04-21

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Speed
35 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

AFTER VEHICLE WAS IN FRONTAL CRASH, FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM DID NOT SHUT OFF. VEHICLE/ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AFTER FRONTAL CRASH. ENGINE HAD TO BE MANUALLY TURNED OFF. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
810651
Machine
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