Issue ID | 623601 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10185769 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2006 |
File date | 05/03/07 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I have had the control arms bolts on both sides of the vehicle now loosened up sufficiently enough to cause the vehicle to swerve suddenly when braking. Fortunately was able to control vehicle. The left side failed first now the right side. Extremely dangerous and i was lucky i was able to react to avoid hitting cars next to me.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CO, CO |
VIN pattern | 1FMEU73E56UXXXXXX |
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? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 14/12/05 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BURT ARAPAHOE FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CENTENNIAL |
Dealer's state code | CO |
Dealer's ZIP code |