NHTSA Complaint #766307 — 1992 FORD RANGER SUSPENSION:FRONT

Complaint Details

ODI Number	766307
Vehicle	1992 FORD RANGER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	August 23, 2002
Date Filed	August 30, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	KY

Consumer Description

FAILURE OF THE RIGHT SUSPENSION, COLLAPSED. UPPER SPRING SEAT AND SHOCK MOUNTING BRACKET RUSTED OUT AND BROKE OFF. DEALER ASSESSED THE FAILURE ALONG WITH A FORD FIELD ENGINEER. CONCLUSION WAS THAT THERE IS NO HISTORY OF THIS TYPE OF FAILURE IN FORD'S RECORDS AND NO RECALLS. BLAMED THE FAILURE ON ACCIDENT DAMAGE THAT WAS EVIDENT BY NEW FENDER ON THE TRUCK. DEALER WAS ADVISED THAT NO SUSPENSION OR FRAME DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED IN THE ACCIDENT AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE REPAIRING SHOP COULD BE CONTACTED FOR THAT ASSESSMENT. DEALER ADVISED THAT INSURANCE COMPANY SHOULD BE CONTACTED FOR POSSIBLE COVERAGE.

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