NHTSA Complaint #10401532 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:REAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10401532
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	January 1, 2005
Date Filed	May 18, 2011
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

REAR SPRINGS ARE CRACKED AND MY MECHANIC AND FRIENDS SAID ITS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG 2002 EXPLORERS. ALSO SAW MANY COMPLAINTS AND PHOTO'S OF THE SAME PROBLEM ONLINE. *TR

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