NHTSA Complaint #762621 — 2001 FORD EXPLORER STEERING:LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	762621
Vehicle	2001 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	May 13, 2002
Date Filed	June 6, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IA

Consumer Description

JUST COMPLETED 20 MILE INTERSTATE DRIVE, PULLED INTO PARKING LOT AND HEARD A THUMP,STEPPED OUT TO SEE THE PROBLEM AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WAS COCKED AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE WHILE LEFT WAS STRAIGHT. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM BEFOREHAND.IF ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED 5 MINUTES EARLIER, COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR FATALITY. *AK

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