NHTSA Complaint #8009206 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8009206
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Date of Incident	November 10, 2001
Date Filed	May 6, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT THERES A RUBBING GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM STEERING. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL CASE NEEDED REPLACING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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