NHTSA Complaint #10215423 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10215423
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of Incident	January 17, 2008
Date Filed	January 19, 2008
Mileage	69,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE MILEAGE: 69,000. LOUD GRINDING NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO PREVIOUS WARNING. REQUIRED TOW. REPLACED 2 CRACKED REAR SPRINGS, 2 DAMAGED STRUTS, 2 REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. UNUSUAL AND DANGEROUS INCIDENT FOR THIS MILEAGE. WE NOW KNOW IT IS A "NOTORIOUS PROBLEM" - OLD PARTS AVAILABLE. *TR

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