NHTSA Complaint #11054430 — 2001 FORD RANGER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11054430
Vehicle	2001 FORD RANGER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 17, 2017
Date Filed	December 13, 2017
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD RANGER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT PARTS OF BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL WERE MELTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-424-9393 AND ASKED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

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