NHTSA Complaint #11124246 — 2015 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11124246
Vehicle 2015 FORD EXPLORER
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 80,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State GA

Consumer Description

THE "ELECTRONIC STEERING GEAR" IS DEFECTIVE AT 80,000 MILES. THE PART MAKES LOUD NOISES ON TURNS. REPAIR SHOP SAYS INORDINATE NUMBER OF PROBLEMS HAVE COME IN WITH THIS PART & FAILURE COULD CAUSE STEERING TO FREEZE UP & CAUSE SERIOUS WRECK. SHOP SAYS CAN'T BE REPAIRED & MUST BE REPLACED. PART & LABOR COSTS OVER $2K. THIS CRITICAL, EXPENSIVE PART SHOULD NOT FAIL AT SUCH LOW MILEAGE & CAUSE SUCH HIGH RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH.

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