NHTSA Complaint #10041474 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10041474
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Date of Incident	October 6, 2003
Date Filed	October 8, 2003
Mileage	544 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KS

Consumer Description

HAD TO REPLACE REAR AXLE SEALS ON 2003 EXPLORER WITH 500 ON NEW VEHICLE. *LA

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