NHTSA Complaint #10165070 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10165070
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Date of Incident	June 5, 2006
Date Filed	August 9, 2006
Mileage	58,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

AT 58,000 MILES, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT REAR AXLE SEALS DEVELOPED SUBSTANTIAL LEAKAGE NECESSITATING IMMEDIATE REPAIR. FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT MADE NO MENTION THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND REQUIRED FULL PAYMENT BY ME FOR COST OF REPLACEMENT. *JB

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