BrakesSteeringSuspension
Filed Aug 17, 2015
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 ID
- 10749197
- Incident
- Aug 13, 2015
EnginePowertrain (other)Steering+1 more
Filed Mar 31, 2014
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. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10575893
- Incident
- Mar 10, 2014
Steering
Filed Aug 19, 2001
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 ID
- 750747
- Incident
- Aug 1, 2001
Steering
Filed Nov 27, 2000
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 ID
- 736878
- Incident
- Nov 26, 2000
ElectricalSteering
Filed Nov 3, 2000
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.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 874379
- Incident
- Nov 3, 2000
Steering
Filed Apr 6, 2000
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. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 859829
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2000
Steering
Filed Jan 3, 2000
ACCORDING TO HILCHER FORD THE STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF. CLAIMED TO HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 716781
- Incident
- Dec 29, 1999
Body & structureBrakesSteering
Filed Aug 19, 1998
STEERING DAMPNER LOOSE.
- NHTSA ID
- 538862
- Incident
- Jun 12, 1998
Steering
Filed Dec 17, 1997
WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE DRAG-LINK AT THE ADJUSTMENT SLEEVE CONNECTION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
- NHTSA ID
- 526738
- Incident
- Nov 29, 1997
Steering
Filed Aug 13, 1996
WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT IT STICKS. PLEASE DESCRIBE.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 800832
- Incident
- Aug 13, 1996
EngineSteering
Filed Apr 4, 1996
UPON DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH PUDDLES, POWER STEERING FAILS/VEHICLE STALLS.
- NHTSA ID
- 502985
- Incident
- Nov 4, 1995
Steering
Filed Mar 20, 1996
STEERING; THE STEERING IS LOCKING UP WHEN MAKING A TURN. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 980975
- Incident
- Mar 16, 1996
Steering
Filed Aug 9, 1995
STEERING; BOTTOM OF STEERING BOX SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY RESULTING IN NO CONTROL OF TRUCK AND ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 970053
- Incident
- Aug 2, 1995
Steering
Filed Aug 3, 1995
IN HEAVY RAIN THE POWER STEERING BECOMES INOPERATIVE AND DRIVING ON STANDING WATER.OCCURS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR DEFROSTER IS ON. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 969821
Steering
Filed Jun 19, 1995
WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER WATER, TENSION BELT GETS WET, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING/ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 485276
- Incident
- Jun 19, 1995
Steering
Filed Apr 14, 1995
VEHICLE PERIODICALLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT WHEN DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 963807
- Incident
- Apr 14, 1995
Steering
Filed Apr 3, 1995
WHEN DRIVING THROUGH STANDING WATER POWER STEERING IS LOST MANUFACTURER SAYS IT'S THE FAULT OF THE DRIVER. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 962969
- Incident
- Sep 1, 1994
Steering
Filed Mar 23, 1995
STEERING DIFFICULTY. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 962466
- Incident
- Mar 23, 1995
BrakesSteering
Filed Jan 23, 1995
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. *TW
- NHTSA ID
- 480869
- Incident
- Jan 23, 1995
Steering
Filed Jan 13, 1995
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE CLASSIC STYLE STEERING WHEEL IS FELT A DESIGN PROBLEM. TT
- NHTSA ID
- 958694
- Incident
- Oct 10, 1994
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.