| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005032556 | Incident Date: Jan, 01 2005 |
| Consumer's City: PHOENIX | Consumer's State: AZ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: EXPLORER | Model Year: 2000 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Steering: steering wheel/handle bar |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Aug, 04 2005 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Nov, 30 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt: contact stated noise was coming from the steering wheel, making it difficult to steer the vehicle. consumer asked if there was a covering to put on the steering wheel, but there was not. the only solution was to replace the entire steering column assembly. consumer did put an after market steering wheel cover, but did not help, it would absorb through the cover. this happened every time the wheel was gripped. the service dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of the problem. the manufacturer has been contacted. *ak |
