NHTSA Complaint #11582046 — 2021 FORD EXPLORER SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11582046
Vehicle	2021 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	April 9, 2024
Date Filed	April 10, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

The recall to replace the rear axle bolt was completed and new boil installed. They left the automatic emergency brake program engager which results in the vehicle lurching forward or backward when shifted into gear and results in collisions with other vehicles as the collision detection system is not working.

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