NHTSA Complaint #834718 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 834718 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 20 MPH, AND ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. FAILURE NOT RELATED TO ROAD CONDITIONS. *AK *ML
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