NHTSA Complaint #8021973 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8021973
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	October 22, 2002
Date Filed	October 31, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN CHANGING LANES AT 55MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

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