NHTSA Complaint #732189 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	732189
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Date of Incident	November 8, 1999
Date Filed	September 27, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

LEFT FRONT STABILIZER BAR LINK (SWAY BAR LINK) BROKE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMP IN ROAD. CAR DROVE POORLY AFTER THAT. FORD REPLACED BOTH FRONT LINKS AND CHARGED ME A TOTAL OF $81 FOR THE REPAIR.

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