Issue ID | 1540951 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11182284 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 23/02/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. While operating the vehicle, the power steering failed, which made the steering wheel very difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to watson quality ford (6130 i 55, jackson, ms) where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Electric steering gear was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,700.*bf *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150700 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRANDON, MS |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK7D81CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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