NHTSA Complaint #553902 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK

Complaint Details

ODI Number	553902
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Date Filed	September 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

DRIVERS SIDE STEERING RACK LEAKING HEAVILY. NLM CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING EXPERIENCING STABILITY PROBLEMS, CONSUMER STATES DOES NOT FEEL LIKE SHE HAS GOOD CONTACT WITH THE ROAD, WHEN CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING A CAT, WHILE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED FOR SEVERAL MOMENTS CONSUMER ALSO REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES FOR SAFETY PRECAUTION EVEN THOUGH TIRES WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT.*JB

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