Issue ID | 1309037 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10896010 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 05/08/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | At least on four occasions (first time in september 2015 in florida), while driving (on highway & city streets) , suddenly lost power steering. Had warnings and icons displayed including "service advance trac" and "steering assist fault." vehicle was difficult to maneuver. Upon turning vehicle off then on, messages were extinguished and power steering was restored. This presents a dangerous situation for the driver. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24296 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESAPEAKE, WV |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D88FGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 40 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code |