Issue ID | 1672262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11337565 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 19/02/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving on a two lane highway and the power steering completely failed. We were told by the dealership where we purchased the car to bring it in but it sounded like "steering assist fault" since that was the error message, duh. It was cost $500 for an alignment? Replaced faulty rack and pinion gear and checked alignment(should be ok since they aligned it the same day) total bill $2291. 00 this is a 2015 explorer limited that has been in the shop several times for car a carbon monoxide leak in the cabin of suv for repairs, power seat repairs and interior door panel coming apart. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54640 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BERWICK, LA |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K7F88FGXXXXXX |
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 | 60 |
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