NHTSA Complaint #10221517 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10221517
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Date of Incident	February 26, 2008
Date Filed	March 17, 2008
Mileage	79,562 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

TOOK MY 02 EXPLORER TO DEALER FOR PA STATE INSPECTION ON 2-26-08. VEHICLE LOGGED 79,000 MILES. DEALER FOUND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKEN AT VERY TOP OF EACH SPRING. THIS FAILURE RESULTED IN THE FAILURE OF BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WHICH ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS, IN TURN, REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF BOTH REAR INSULATORS AND BRACKETS. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT UTILIZED FOR TOWING OR "OFF ROAD" ACTIVITIES. *TR

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