Issue ID | 1638005 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11301429 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 27/12/19 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | When backing out of garage steering freezes and can not turn steering wheel. Shows "steering assist malfunction service required". Turn of and on will come back on, (last 4 times). This was a problem with 2011-2013 and 2015-2017. For some reason no recall on 2014. Heard the power steering has gone out on people when driving on highway. This is my wifes car. If it happens to her i am sure she will not be able to controll the car. Any accidents or deaths reported because of this? Took to dealer because i always have it serviced at dealer. They said it "needs power steering rack and stab links". Cost to repair $2,365. 77!!!!!! Why are 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017 covered with recall but 2014 not covered??????????? Help!!!!! |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WARREN, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D83EGXXXXXX |
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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