Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / EXPLORER / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000135192 Incident Date: Nov, 21 2000
Consumer's City: RENO Consumer's State: NV
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: EXPLORER Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FMZU77E31U Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 23 2001 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving 75mph a loud boom noise was suddenly heard. vehicle was thumping and vibrating. steering was very shaky. managed to get off highway, and stopped vehicle to check. there wasn't any problem with tires blowing out. limped into road service. mechanic informed owner the c v joints attached to transmission transfer case had blown. front driveline was removed & replaced, but vibrations still appeared. contacted manufacturer, and informed vehicle was a lemon.*ak