NHTSA Complaint #700336 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	700336
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	June 15, 1998
Date Filed	November 5, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

RACK AND PINION STEERING WAS REPLACED 2X FOR A GRIDING NOICE THAT IS STILL HEAR...CAR HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR A TOTAL OF OVER 45 DAYS FOR WARENTEE WORK DRIVERS WINDOW CONSTANTLY RATTLES. WINDOW GATE HAS BEEN REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES TO NO HELP. FUEL PUMP FAILED AND WAS REPLACED

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