NHTSA Complaint #10234561 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10234561
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Date of Incident	July 16, 2008
Date Filed	July 16, 2008
Mileage	65,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

FRONT WHEEL BEARING ON MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 65,000 MILES. SHOP SAID IF IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN MUCH FURTHER THE WHEEL WOULD HAVE COME OFF. MY EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRED LAST YEAR AND FORD WILL NOT HELP. THIS IS EVIDENTLY A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL YEAR AND COULD LEAD TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE ANYONE GETS HURT. *TR

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