NHTSA Complaint #10234468 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10234468
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	July 7, 2008
Date Filed	July 15, 2008
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

DRIVER SIDE FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE/SPLIT, APPROXIMATELY AT ITS HALF LENGTH POSITION, WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY DURING THE SUMMER. FIX WAS TO DONATE VEHICLE. *TR

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