Issue ID | 938091 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10472753 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 24/08/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While the vehicle is moving, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn. It is virtually impossible to turn the steering wheel, only with extreme difficulty and approximately a tenth of a mile of straight roadway was i able to steer the car to the shoulder. Turning the car off will temporarily re-engage the power steering. However, the problem continually re-occurs without any warning. The vehicle is not controllable at highway speeds or on curvy roads. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10450 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SYOSSET, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8D3CGAXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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