NHTSA Complaint #551055 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	551055
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	September 26, 1999
Date Filed	March 8, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

RR AXLE SHAFT BROKEN, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL, VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD AND OVERTURNED. (N.C. CRASH REPORT) *MJS

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