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  Defect Investigation of Heavy Lateral Vibration

Investigation of Heavy Lateral Vibration

Subject: Heavy lateral vibration
Components covered:
  • Structure
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 6, 1998. It was closed on Feb. 4, 1998. The petition alleges that early model Ford explores sport utility vehicles develop heavy lateral vibrations at speeds above 55 mph and when encountering bumps at low speeds. The petition further alleges that these vibrations could possibly cause loss of vehicle control.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1991 Ford Explorer
  • 1992 Ford Explorer
  • 1993 Ford Explorer
  • 1994 Ford Explorer

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