NHTSA Complaint #11448846 — 2012 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11448846
Vehicle	2012 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 24, 2022
Date Filed	January 25, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

While driving my automatic power steering light came on and I was unable to easily steer the vehicle either at the speed I was going nor when I slowed down. Thankfully there were not that many cars in the parking area I turned into as I was unable to park within lines of a parking space. I called aaa to tow the car home, but the steering functionality had returned. I do not feel safe driving until this is repaired. It has not yet been repaired.

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