NHTSA Complaint #10042606 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10042606
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	January 1, 1901
Date Filed	July 27, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES, TRANSMISSION AND SEAT RECLINER HANDLE.*MR DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *CB

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