NHTSA Complaint #11541461 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11541461
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 28, 2023
Date Filed	August 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

When I turned my Ford Explorer on yesterday, the Power Steering Fault light came one. This has happened in the past, but when I shut off and restart my car, it has always reset and worked. But yesterday, it didn't reset. Besides the power steering, the Advance Trac light is also on. My blinkers will not stay engaged unless I hold the lever. I can't get in to the Ford Dealer for a month. It is very difficult to drive without the power steering working. The warning lamps came on when I started the car. Thankfully this didn't go out when I was driving.

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