NHTSA Complaint #8018246 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8018246 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING ON A DIRT ROAD RIGHT FRONT TIRE GOT SUCKED INTO CAR. VEHICLE SWERVED, AND HIT A TREE AND EXPLODED. VEHICLE OCCUPANTS WERE ABLE TO EXIT FROM VEHICLE.*AK
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