NHTSA Complaint #780148 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA
1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 780148 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD EXPEDITION |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | DC |
Consumer Description
REAR AXLE SHEARED OFF, CAUSING WHEEL TO FALL OFF. VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH AND A FATALITY.
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