NHTSA Complaint #10197235 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10197235
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Date of Incident	May 11, 2007
Date Filed	July 23, 2007
Mileage	70,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HEARD A CLICKING SOUND DURING DECELERATION. A MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AS A WORN OUT RANGE HUB IN THE TRANSFER CASE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE COULD NEVER GET OUT OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE, WHICH BURNS MORE GAS AND ACTIVATES COMPONENTS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY DURING NORMAL DRIVING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 73,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF

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