NHTSA Complaint #883875 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	883875
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	March 22, 2001
Date Filed	March 22, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY MPH COULD LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO STEERING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING OIL AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK

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