NHTSA Complaint #8005353 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8005353
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	March 4, 2002
Date Filed	March 11, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND VIBRATES FLOORBOARD. SOUND IN THE STEERING HAS PROGRESSED, AND HAS MORE PLAY SINCE PROBLEM OCCURRED. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

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