Issue ID | 603954 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10169445 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 27/09/06 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving on a paved interstate, the passenger side front tie rod fell off. An independent mechanic determined both sway bars were fractured and the other three tie rods needed to be replaced. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident. The dealership was aware of the problem. Updated 11/3/2006 - *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DEWITT, MI |
VIN pattern | 1FMPU18L32LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/09/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | AWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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Dealer's name | ST JOHNS FORD/MERCURY |
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