NHTSA Complaint #10421173 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:REAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10421173
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	August 11, 2011
Date Filed	August 23, 2011
Mileage	47,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXPLORE WITH 47,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BOTH REAR SPRINGS WERE BROKE DURING VEHICLE INSPECTION. DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY BROKE. DAILY DRIVER ONLY, NO TOWING. SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AT 47,000 MILES SHOULD HAVE A RECALL WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS WITH SPRINGS. *TR

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