NHTSA Complaint #10176460 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10176460
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date of Incident	October 1, 2006
Date Filed	December 14, 2006
Mileage	45,734 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE 2003 FORD EXPLORER IT STARTED TO SHAKE CAUSING LOSE OF STEERING AND BRAKES. THE LEFT REAR WHEEL THE CAME OFF BECAUSE THE LUGS HAD UNSCREWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL HAD BLOWN APART FROM THE INSIDE OUT. IT APPEARED THAT THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY UNEVEN TIRES AND THE 4X4 ENGAGING AND DISENGAGING ON ITS OWN. *TS *NM

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