NHTSA Complaint #10425386 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10425386
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	September 10, 2011
Date Filed	September 14, 2011
Mileage	134,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

THE REAR LOWER TRAILING ARMS THAT HOLD THE REAR AXLE IN PLACE ARE MADE TOO THIN AND WITH CORROSION WILL FAIL. THIS WILL CAUSE THE REAR AXLE TO MOVE BACKWARD AND BREAK THE DRIVE SHAFT. *KB

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