NHTSA Complaint #10596384 — 2004 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10596384
Vehicle	2004 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 2, 2014
Date Filed	June 5, 2014
Mileage	117,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOME OVER THE SHOCK ABSORBER WAS RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 117,000. UPDATED 08/11/2014*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FORD WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TRADED IN TO FORD WITH A REDUCED AMOUNT TO THE TRADE IN ALLOWANCE BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 08/12/2014 *JS

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