NHTSA Complaint #751745 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	751745
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	March 10, 2001
Date Filed	September 13, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WV

Consumer Description

BOTH SWAY BAR END LINKS FAILED-- RIGHT IN 3/01 AND THE LEFT JUST FAILED IN 8/01. HANDLING GOES BAD WITH EXCESS FRONT BODY ROLL. DESIGN IS POOR WITH A SINGLE LONG BOLT THAT IS OVER STRESSED AND CORRODES, THEN FAILS. IT IS NOT EASY FOR THE AVERAGE CONSUMER TO EVEN DETECT THAT IT HAPPENED UNLESS YOU GET UNDER THE CAR AND LOOK.

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