NHTSA Complaint #880902 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	880902
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Date of Incident	January 12, 2001
Date Filed	February 20, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE WEARING EXCESSIVELY DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICANT. NEW BALL JOINTS DO NOT REQUIRE LUBRICATION. MECHANIC REFUSES TO REPLACE OLD BALL JOINTS WITH NEWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

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