NHTSA Complaint #10222253 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10222253
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	March 23, 2008
Date Filed	March 25, 2008
Mileage	164,827 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SUSPENSION (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 00V402000) HOWEVER; THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 164,827. UPDATED 04/11/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE SWAY BAR LINK BROKE. UPDATED

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