NHTSA Complaint #11271318 — 2008 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11271318
Vehicle	2008 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 14, 2019
Date Filed	October 27, 2019
Mileage	140,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, IF I GO THROUGH A PUDDLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR, THE POWER STEERING FAILS FOR VARYING AMOUNTS OF TIME. IT HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE, THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CAR. I ONLY JUST FOUND OUT I COULD MAKE A COMPLAINT.

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