NHTSA Complaint #884036 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	884036
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident	March 1, 2001
Date Filed	March 23, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE SHOT. PROBLEM WAS FOUND DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THIS WAS WHAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO RATTLE WHEN HITTING BUMPS OR CRACKS IN ROAD.*AK CONSUMER WAS ADVISED THAT BALL JOINTS HAVE NO GREASE JOINTS AND THAT IS WHY THEY FAILED .*JB

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