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2004 FORD EXPLORER Steeringcolumn Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2004 FORD EXPLORER

2 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10358528 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT AND THE SHIFTER LEVEL BROKE. THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,650.
#10201254 |
ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007, I WAS ATTEMPTING TO BACK OUT OF A DRIVEWAY. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, STARTED MY 2004 FORD EXPLORER AND BEGAN SHIFTING THE GEAR OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WHEN THE SHIFT BROKE. I COULD NOT DO ANYTHING, THE ENGINE WOULDN'T TURN OVER OR ANYTHING. SINCE IT WAS LATE FRIDAY, I LEFT THE SUV PARKED UNTIL SATURDAY, THE NEXT MORNING, WHEN I HAD IT TOWED TO DOUG STANLEY FORD IN DESOTO, TEXAS, WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER A NEEDED PART TO REPAIR THE SUV. HE SAID HE THOUGHT THEY'D RECEIVE THE PART BY MONDAY OR TUESDAY. ON MONDAY, HE TOLD ME THEY WOULDN'T GET IT UNTIL NOVEMBER 12. HE SAID THAT HE'D CALLED ALL AROUND AND HAD TO GET THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I CHECKED ONLINE AND OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS VERY...

Other 2004 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 308 complaints Structurebody 209 complaints Power Train 108 complaints Structure 80 complaints Visibility 59 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 58 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 55 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 54 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 47 complaints Electrical System 46 complaints Engine 44 complaints Unknown Or Other 35 complaints Steering 33 complaints Wheels 32 complaints Air Bags 30 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 19 complaints Service Brakes 18 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 18 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 17 complaints Suspension 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 15 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 14 complaints Structureframe And Members 14 complaints Suspensionrear 14 complaints Tires 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 12 complaints Visibilitywiper 12 complaints Equipment 11 complaints Power Traindriveline 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Structurebodytailgate 7 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 5 complaints Structurebodyhood 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Wheelsrim 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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