NHTSA Complaint #10404494 — 2006 FORD EXPLORER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10404494
Vehicle	2006 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 15, 2010
Date Filed	June 5, 2011
Mileage	28,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

2006 FORD EXPLORER-BAD RADIATOR LEAK. STARTED LEAKING WITH ONLY 28,000 MILES ON IT. CALLED DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED IT WOULD COST $ 1100.00 TO FIX. THEY ALSO TRIED SELLING ME AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TR

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