NHTSA Complaint #765250 — 2002 FORD EXPLORER
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 765250 |
| Vehicle | 2002 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 70 MPH SWERVED TO AVOID A TIRE IN ROAD CAR OVER STEERS, YOU MUST TURN BACK THE OPPOSITE WAY THEN YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL IN THAT DIRECTION. ANY SUDDEN MANUVER YOU ARE OUT OF CONTROL. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO FORD SERVICE THEY SAID "YOU HAVE A SHORT WHEEL BASE, THAT WILL GET YOUR ATTENTION"*AK
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