NHTSA Complaint #10174808 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10174808
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	November 30, 2006
Date Filed	November 30, 2006
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	SC

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED ABOUT ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT, AND THE PADS AND BRAKES WERE DID NOT DISPLAY ANY PROBLEMS. THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN, AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED.

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