NHTSA Complaint #10544548 — 2006 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10544548
Vehicle	2006 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 17, 2013
Date Filed	September 20, 2013
Mileage	35,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT DUE TO SEVERE CORROSION OF THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, THE COMPONENT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATED 11/30/13*CN

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