NHTSA Complaint #10150398 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER STEERING:COLUMN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10150398
Vehicle	2002 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	February 14, 2006
Date Filed	February 16, 2006
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

BACKED MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER OUT OF THE GARAGE AND PUT IT IN PARK FOR A MOMENT AND WENT TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND THE GEAR SHIFTER BROKE OFF. THE STEERING COLUMN HAD TO BE DISMANTLED TO ALLOW FOR TOWING AND MECHANIC HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THE PARTS TO FIX IT. *NM

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