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2002 Ford EXPLORER Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	747019
Internal NHTSA #	10291883
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2002
File date	11/11/09
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2002 ford explorer xlt rear coil springs . I have been in contact with many explorer owners and they report that their rear coil springs are breaking and cracking prematurely! As of now, no recall has been issued for this problem and as i checked under the rear end of my explorer today, both rear coils are broken and will need replacement. As i understand, this problem does not only exist in 2002 models, but others also.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	RIVERSIDE, RI
VIN pattern	1FMDU73WX2UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	11/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2002 Ford EXPLORER Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Ford EXPLORER Suspension Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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