NHTSA Complaint #527034 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER
STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 527034 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
RACK AND PINION STEERING TOO SENSITIVE AND TOO TIGHT, CAUSING LACK OF STEERING CONTROL (WANDERS).
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