NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE IF THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING, STOPPING AND GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS. FIGURED IT WOULD BE SOMETHING SIMPLE AND TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC. HE SAID IT WAS A RUSTED FRAME MOUNT AND TO TAKE IT TO A BODY SHOP. SO I DID AND THE SECOND OPINION WAS THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED COMPLETELY IN TWO JUST IF FRONT OF THE RIGHT SHOCK MOUNT. I CLIMBED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND IT TRULY IS RUSTED COMPLETELY INTO TWO PIECES. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS KEEP THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WHERE IT BELONGS. UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PARKED FOR NOW. WHERE DO I TURN NOW? NO PUN INTENDED.
NHTSA complaint #10749197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portage, IN
STEERING
JM AUTO SALES AT 12248 N. 600 E. DEMOTTE, IN 46310, SOLD ME AN UNSAFE VEHICLE, HE ASSURED ME THAT HE SERVICES ALL HIS VEHICLES BEFORE HE SELLS THEM BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS CUSTOMERS HAPPY, WHEN I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY MECHANIC HE TOLD ME THAT IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, CENTER LINKS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND EXHAUST FLANGE MANIFOLD, ITS UNFAIR FOR THIS BUSINESS TO SELL A VEHICLE THAT IS UNSAFE FOR THE ROAD, THIS SHOULD FALL UNDER THE UNSAFE AND DECEPTIVE ACTS AND PRACTICES ACT. IF HE SERVICES THE VEHICLE HE WOULD KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH THEM AND NOT PUT THEM FOR SALE.
NHTSA complaint #10575893 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warwick, NY
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
THE POWER STEERING PUMP METAL HOSES ARE EXTREMELY RUSTED. METAL IS FLAKING OFF THE HOSE. DEALER SUGGESTED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HEAT. ALL METAL HOSES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE ARE EXPERIENCING EXTREME RUST. SPOKE TO AN OWNER OF AN EXPLORER, SIMILAR VINTAGE, AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE SIMILAR HOSES AND BRAKE LINES. THIS IN MY OPINION CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY IF THE HOSE BECOMES PERFORATED AND STEERING IS LOST. I NEVER HAD A VEHICLE WITH METAL HOSES SO BADLY CORRODED.
NHTSA complaint #750747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Vandalia, IL
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
THE STEERING ARM ON DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE AT THE WHEEL CONNECTION WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT APPROX. 5MPH. UNABLE TO STEER. LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE. I'M NOT SURE WHY THIS HAPPENED.WILL TAKE IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW. I'M ONLY GLAD I WASN'T DRIVING 65 ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY CURVE AT THE TIME.
NHTSA complaint #736878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucso, AZ
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH WHEEL WILL LOCKUP. THEN, ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. THIS HAS HAD HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES, AND ALWAYS HAD HAPPENED ON LOW SPEED.
NHTSA complaint #874379 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plymouth, MI
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT INNER TIE ROD BROKE OFF, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #859829 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Arlington, TX
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ACCORDING TO HILCHER FORD THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE.
NHTSA complaint #716781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tenstrike, MN
STEERING:LINKAGES
WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE DRAG-LINK AT THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE CONNECTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
NHTSA complaint #526738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Land O LAK, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
UPON DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH PUDDLES, POWER STEERING FAILS/VEHICLE STALLS.
NHTSA complaint #502985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Coila, MS
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT STICKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE.
NHTSA complaint #800832 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SAN Antoni, TX
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER WATER, TENSION BELT GETS WET, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA complaint #485276 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bromley, CT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
STEERING; THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP WHEN MAKING A TURN.
NHTSA complaint #980975 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Barnesboro, PACrash
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING; BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY RESULTING IN NO CONTROL OF TRUCK AND ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #970053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Naples, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
IN HEAVY RAIN THE POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND DRIVING ON STANDING WATER.OCCURS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROSTER IS ON. TT
NHTSA complaint #969821 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Winterset, 00
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #480869 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
N. Laureldal, FL
STEERING
VEHICLE PERIODICALLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #963807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NAS KEY West, FL
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER POWER STEERING IS LOST MANUFACTURER SAYS IT'S THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER. TT
NHTSA complaint #962969 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NRH, TX
STEERING
STEERING DIFFICULTY. TT
NHTSA complaint #962466 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bowie, MD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE CLASSIC STYLE STEERING WHEEL IS FELT A DESIGN PROBLEM. TT
NHTSA complaint #958694 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.