NHTSA Complaint #11242956 — 2016 FORD EXPLORER
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11242956 |
| Vehicle | 2016 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 53,250 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TN |
Consumer Description
STEERING RACK/STEERING GEAR FAILURE CAUSING CAR TO LOSE CONTROL AND RUN OFF ROAD INTO SHOULDER/DITCH. ALLOY WHEEL BENT WITH RUNNING OFF ROAD. NO INJURY OR BODILY HARM AS THIS OCCURRED IN A LOW TRAFFIC AREA AT ABOUT 30MPH. STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK INTO TURNS. CAR STEERING WHEEL VERY HARD TO TURN CAR UNCONTROLLABLE AT ANY HIGHER RATE OF SPEED. NOT COVERED UNDER MANUFACTURE WARRANTY OR RECALL. MILEAGE AT FAILURE: 53257 PART # FB5Z*3504*V GEAR ASY- STEERING COST $1310.40 AFTER LABOR AND TAX REPAIR TOTAL CAME TO $1826.60
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