Issue ID | 1542521 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11183525 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 25/02/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Power steering locks up and needs replacement. Ford dealer claims this is not covered under recall, and vin search indicated no open recall for this vehicle. Dealer has reset vehicle computer and that may be why no open recall shows up. Internet searches indicate that this is a very common problem and should have been covered under a previous recall, but there is no evidence that the vehicle ever had recall work done. So far the problem only presents itself upon initial startup while the vehicle is stationary. However, internet searches show that others have had steering lock up while in motion, causing vehicle accidents. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130400 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DURANT, OK |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK7D87CGXXXXXX |
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 |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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