NHTSA Complaint #11132611 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11132611
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	February 28, 2017
Date Filed	October 4, 2018
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

2003 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO MALFUNCTION TO COMPANY'S REAR WHEEL BEARING. *AS *TR

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