NHTSA Complaint #740733 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	740733
Vehicle	1999 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Date of Incident	February 5, 2001
Date Filed	February 14, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

REPORTS OF EARLY BRAKE REPALCEMENT (BETWEEN 15 & 25,000 MI) HAVE BEEN MADE TO ME, INCLUDING THOSE BY THE DEALER'S SERVICE CONSULTANT. DUE TO FORD'S POOR RECORD WITH THE TIRE RECALL NOTICE, I AM CONVINCE THAT INADEQUATE BRAKE PADS ARE INSTALLED DURING MANFUFACTURING TO SAVE MONEY. THUS PREMATURE WEAR & FAILURE RESULTS. I AM SENDING FORD A LETTER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR A NON-WARRANTEABLE ITEM. *AK

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