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1FMEU74809UA18258
Basic Information
Vehicle Make
FORD
Vehicle Model
Explorer
Vehicle Trim
Eddie Bauer
Additional Information
Error Text
0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Vehicle Descriptor
1FMEU748*9U
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model Year
2009
Plant City
LOUISVILLE
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Body Class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Doors
4
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Engine Number Of Cylinders
8
Displacement (CC)
4600.0
Displacement (CI)
280.70922283576
Displacement (L)
4.6
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
292
Other Engine Info
2V
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Seat Belt Type
Manual
Curtain Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type
Direct
VIN Breakdown
1FM
World Manufacturer Identifier
EU748
Vehicle Descriptor Section
0
Check Digit
9UA18258
Vehicle Identifier Section
NHTSA Safety Rating
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Crash
N/A
Side Crash
N/A
Rollover
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Data Source
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test program
Safety Recalls (1 Found)
Total Recalls
1
Vehicle
2009 FORD Explorer
Source
NHTSA Database
EQUIPMENT
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING S...
Consequence:
AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Remedy:
MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Campaign: 10E043000
Owner Complaints (33)
Total Complaints
33
Crashes Reported
5
Injuries Reported
5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
"TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY SPEED LIMIT WAS75 MPH ON CRUISE CONTROL"
ODI #11412923
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
"MY CAR HAS AIRBAG LIGHT ON AND I HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM, AND A FEW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS."
ODI #11389683
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