Issue ID | 1691492 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11359990 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 15/06/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Purchased new 2020 ford explorer st and the steering failed 3 times in 5 months. Returned the car to the dealer each time for repairs. In all cases some or all steering went out while i was driving the vehicle. On june 15th i had a severe wreck and totaled the car as i tried to navigate a slight curve in the road. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEL AIR, MD |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8GC5LGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
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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