NHTSA Complaint #861420 — 1998 FORD EXPEDITION SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Complaint Details

ODI Number	861420
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Date of Incident	April 6, 2000
Date Filed	May 4, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WV

Consumer Description

WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 TO 45 MPH LEFT FRONT TORSION BAR BROKE AWAY FROM THE SUSPENSION, FLYING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND CAUSING A BLOWOUT OF THE RIGHT TIRES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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