Issue ID | 942086 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10476606 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 07/09/12 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | was driving on straight roadway when warning lights came on saying power steering assist failure and advance trac failure. Lost power steering, advance trac, blinkers, etc. Shutting vehicle down and restarting corrected the problem. Second time this happened. First time was approx. Two months prior while in reverse. Problem was corrected the same way and didn't think much of it until the second incident. Dealer said rack and pinion assembly needs to be replaced. Parts are on back order & may not be available until late october 2012. Serious safety issue. Ford needs to issue a recall. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8500 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SAYRE, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8D81CGXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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