NHTSA Complaint #10189147 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10189147
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	January 15, 2007
Date Filed	April 28, 2007
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

REAR PINION GEAR ON 2003 FORD EXPLORER CAUSES HIGH PITCHED WHINING SOUND, AND IS WELL KNOWN TO FORD DEALERSHIPS IN THE AREA. THE STATED COST TO REPAIR (REPLACE PINION RING, PINION GEAR, SEALS) IS IN EXCESS OF $1,100. *TR

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