NHTSA Complaint #8004304 — 1999 FORD EXPLORER
STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8004304 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 15MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT TIRE COLLAPSED. MECHANIC STATED THAT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS MISSING A NUT WHICH CAUSED BRAND NEW TIRE TO COLLAPSE.*AK DEALER REPLACED BROKEN RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT, BRAKE HOSE, WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND RACK/PINION UNIT. *YD
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