NHTSA Complaint #558538 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 558538 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
THE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL WHEN FIRST ACTIVATED WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE TURNING DIRECTION UNLESS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, DEALER IS AWARE OF DEFECT AND SAYS THAT IT IS A POOR ENGINEERING DESIGN. NLM
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