NHTSA Complaint #896672 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	896672
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	September 8, 2001
Date Filed	September 21, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED. WHILE DRIVING WOULD FEEL LIKE VEHICLE HAD FLAT TIRES. WOULD HAVE TO OVERCOMPENSATE FOR STEERING. THE STEERING WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO INDICATED THERE WAS NO RACK AND PINION STEERING LEFT. *AK NLM

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