NHTSA Complaint #8022419 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8022419
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	September 28, 2002
Date Filed	November 7, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING 25MPH VEHICLE LOSS STEERING CONTROL AND HIT A TREE . DEALER AND MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED TS

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