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1992 FORD EXPLORER — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

fire · 88454 · 1997-10-02

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
1992
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Severity

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

Narrative

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FROM HEATER UNIT. ALSO THERE WAS A FAULTY FAN SWITCH. ALSO LEAVES THAT CLOGGED HEATER UNIT. DEALERS HAVE REPLACED FAULTY PARTS. *AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
816811
Machine
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