Issue ID | 1676985 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11341070 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 11/06/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 30-35 mph, the steering wheel seized and pulled to the left. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and the front driver side wheel exploded. The contact stated that a ground system failed warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle, however the failure recurred. The contact stated that he replaced the front wheel with the replacement tire and was able to drive to his residence. The contact did not sustained injuries. No police report filed. The dealer nor manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D8XEGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
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 | 35 |
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