NHTSA Complaint #10223204 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10223204
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Date of Incident	April 1, 2008
Date Filed	April 2, 2008
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

FAILURE OF BOTH REAR SPRINGS ON 2002 FORD EXPLORER. 95,000 MILES, NORMAL DUTY (NEVER OVERLOADED). SPRINGS LITERALLY BREAKING APART STARTING AT TOP. SUSPECT DESIGN OR MATERIAL FLAW. INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS NOT ISOLATED INCIDENT. SUSPECT FURTHER SPRING FAILURE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL/ROLL OVER. PLEASE INVESTIGATE -- IN MY OPINION THIS SHOULD BE SERIOUS SAFETY RECALL ITEM. *TR

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