NHTSA Complaint #10105429 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER PARKING BRAKE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10105429
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	PARKING BRAKE
Date of Incident	December 28, 2004
Date Filed	December 28, 2004
Mileage	5,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WA

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CREATES CONDENSATION ON THE BRAKE AND THE DRIVER MUST INCREASE THE THROTTLE BEFORE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL RELEASE. THE OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD "THAT WAS THE WAY IT WAS DESIG NED TO FUNCTION AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY WILL DO. *JB *SC

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