NHTSA Complaint #11630668 — 2011 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11630668
Vehicle	2011 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 2, 2024
Date Filed	December 14, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

I was on the highway and my whole steering went out and I bought the vehicle 2 years ago and learned today there was a recall in the steering gear and I need to know what I can do because I have 3 children one with down syndrome and we need to have a vehicle that is safe Please help.

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