NHTSA Complaint #10381228 — 2005 FORD EXPLORER

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10381228
Vehicle	2005 FORD EXPLORER
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	December 8, 2010
Date Filed	February 9, 2011
Mileage	11,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

NOTICED A GRINDING OR HUMMING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE. TURNS OUT I NEEDED BOTH LEFT WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AND THE RIGHT REAR IS ALSO GOING BAD ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC. NOW A MONTH LATER, THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. FROM MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM W FORD EXPLORERS AND PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE WHEELS SEIZE ON THEM, SOMEONE IS GOING TO LOSE THEIR LIFE. *TR

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