NHTSA Complaint #10353520 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10353520
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	August 22, 2010
Date Filed	September 2, 2010
Mileage	53,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHEEL BEARING NEEDS REPLACEMENT. NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. AT ONLY 52,000 MILES THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING A HUMMING SOUND. HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. $500! *TR

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