NHTSA Complaint #755119 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	755119
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:LEAF
Date of Incident	June 14, 2001
Date Filed	December 3, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

WE TOWED A BOAT WITHIN THE VEHICLE SPECS, WHICH CAUSED THE LEAF SPRINGS IN THE BACK TO FAIL. FORD HAS TO THIS POINT REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE RIDES THREE INCHES LOWER IN THE REAR THAN IN THE FRONT.

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