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2006 Ford EXPLORER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	572904
Internal NHTSA #	10145610
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	EXPLORER
Model Year	2006
File date	09/12/05
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My ford explorer xlt 2006 had a delayed delivery date to me for 2 days due to a "bad cluster" on start up. The truck was repaired and i picked it up on november 1, 2005. This vehicle is leased. There was a recall for the windshield wipers which i had repaired on december 8, 2005. On december 9, 2005 while i was driving with my two young children in the truck i pulled out of a parallel parking space and the steering wheel began to feel very tight and it was grinding when steering slightly left or right of the center and then it would free up again making the truck easy to oversteer. As i drove the tightness would go away until i slowed down and then it would get tight again. Also the grinding on turns either left or right remained. I got to a safe place and called my purchasing dealer burns ford 359 west jericho tpke, huntington, ny 11743. They advised me not to drive the truck and call ford roadside assistance. I did and they towed the truck to burns ford. They called me later in the day to tell me that ford advised them that there is a problem with the truck and parts will not be available until the 1st quarter of 2006. The following is the notice: 18962 2006 explorer 4dr /mercury mountaineer-intermediate (1) shaft pop/clunk noise. Some 2006 explorer 4dr and mountaineer vehicles may exhibit a creak/pop heard and felt through the steering wheel, usually noticed at stationary of low-speed turns while accelerating and braking. If diagnosis finds that this may be due to intermediate shaft having stick-slip condition, do not replace the 1 shaft at this time. This is currently under investigation by engineering. A revised component is due first quarter 2006. Monitor oasis for updates. Effective date: 12/1/2005. Right now my truck is still at the dealer. I do not feel comfortable driving it and i need to rent a car. Please advise thank you, laura masiakos. nm ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	900
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PLAINVIEW, NY
VIN pattern	1FMEU73E16ZXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	01/11/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	2
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Dealer's name	BURNS FORD
Dealer's telephone number	631-423-6600
Dealer's city	HUNTINGTON
Dealer's state code	NY
Dealer's ZIP code	11743

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Ford EXPLORER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Ford EXPLORER Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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