Issue ID | 885505 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10428832 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 01/09/11 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that he was able to shut the ignition off with the electronic start button without placing the vehicle in park or depressing the brakes. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The contact believed that there was a safety issue with all the vehicles that had a push to start button because it allowed the vehicle to be shut off without placing the gear in park and creating a risk of a roll away. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 800. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCK HILL, SC |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8F87CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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