NHTSA Complaint #10241024 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10241024
Vehicle 2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 85,500 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State NH

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 85,500. UPDATED 1/6/09 *CN THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK FAILED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO CORROSION. UPDATED 01/14/09. *JB

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