NHTSA Complaint #863549 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	863549
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 11, 2000
Date Filed	June 13, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MO

Consumer Description

WHILE MAKING A C-SHAPED TURN AROUND ON BELTWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH STEERING COMMENCED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT THE CURVE, ROLLOVER, AND FLIP ON DRIVER'S SIDE. ALSO, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND TOLD CONSUMER TO REPORT IT TO MANUFACTURER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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