Issue ID | 1602325 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11256498 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 17/09/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving straight on the highway a warning light alert came on saying steering assist fault service required. At the same time the steering wheel locked up as i was traveling 70 mph. I could only turn the steering wheel a 10th of a turn if that. I slowed down and pulled over to the side of the road. I then turned off the car and attempted to restart the car hoping it would reset the system so i could make it to the local car dealership. Unfortunately it would not reset so i limped the car to the dealership as safely as i could. Had i been turning when this had happened i wouldnt not have been able to make a turn at the speed i was going (70mph). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69890 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAWSON, MO |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D86EGXXXXXX |
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 | 70 |
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