NHTSA Complaint #748525 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	748525
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	July 13, 2001
Date Filed	July 23, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

3RD STEERING RACK AND PINION IN 9 MONTHS. 1ST FAILURE CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, BUT NO INJURIES.*AK

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