Issue ID | 1649332 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11315858 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 27/02/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Slowly pulling out of narrow parking lot exit lane, through opened gate. Rapid unexplained acceleration, seemed to launch car across one way city street into restaurant building. Passenger seat belt (fastened, left bruises) released upon impact; passenger dash board airbag did not deploy; drivers' airbag weak. Passenger hospitalized from lower airbag, broken leg, severe laceration. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WARMINSTER, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D88FGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 5 |
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