Issue ID | 888935 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10432703 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/10/11 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated the speedometer design does not show you the lower range while driving and that caused the contact to exceed the speed limit. The higher numbers were on the top of the speedometer which were shaped like a "c" and the numbers should be at the bottom to avoid speeding. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The ford manufacturer was notified, a claim was filed and they informed her to contact nhtsa. The failure mileage was 78. Updated 12/28/11*lj the consumer also stated it was extremely difficult to see out of the rear window, as the window was too small. Updated 12/28/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LAKE CHARLES, LA |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK7B83CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 11/10/11 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TARVER FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 337-625-3030 |
Dealer's city | SULPHUR |
Dealer's state code | LA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 70663 |