NHTSA Complaint #747633 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	747633
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	August 31, 1999
Date Filed	July 6, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	1
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE A LEMON IN SHOP FOR 9 MONTHS, TURNING STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN TIRES, STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE CASTING AT WHEEL. *AK

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