Issue ID | 1685310 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11351439 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 16/08/20 |
Component | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated while his wife was driving and making a left turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated the service traction control and the power steering assist warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (hertrich ford of easton located at 9617 ocean gateway, easton, md 21601, (410) 822-2900) where it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinion replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 151,977. *ln *js *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 151977 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STEVENSVILLE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8D83CGXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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