NHTSA Complaint #785119 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	785119
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Date of Incident	May 14, 2000
Date Filed	January 31, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MI

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A HILL AND LETTING OFF THE GAS, THE TRANSFER CASE MAKES A GRINDING SOUND, DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE IS DEFECTIVE. *SLC

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