NHTSA Complaint #737888 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	737888
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date Filed	December 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

BOUGHT CAR NEW 1/2000. 5/2000 NOTICED SIDEWALLS TURNING BROWN AND VERY BAD HANDLING ON ROAD BUMPS. SHORTLY THEREAFTER NOTICED THAT ON DIRT ROADS (NORMAL COUNTRY ROAD DRIVING, NOT OFF-ROAD) CAR TENDED TO SLIDE OUT ON CORNERS, AND JERK TO SIDE IF BUMP NOT SYMMETRICAL. BROUGHT TO FORD'S ATTENTION, TOLD THEM I THOUGHT THE SUSPENSION WAS INCOMPETENT. WHEN THE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED, BOUGHT MICHELIN TIRES. THEY HAVE NOT TURNED BROWN, AND THE SAFETY/HANDLING WAS IMMENSELY IMPROVED. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE FIRESTONE TIRES, WHICH I STILL HAVE, AND THE EXPLORER SUSPENSION. (DOT NUMBER: VDCU 1PX TIRESIZE: 255/70R16)

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