# 2003 FORD EXPLORER — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `742517` · 2009-11-04 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 165,000
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003  FORD EXPLORER.  WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING.  SUDDENLY, THE DRIVER LOSS CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BRIDGE.  THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH THE MASSIVE IMPACT.  THE POLICE WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE.  THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.  THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MODERATE INJURIES TO THE  BACK NECK AND CHEST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTO COLLISION CENTER.  THE CAUSE OF FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.   THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 165,000.  UPDATED 11/23/09. *LJ  UPDATED 11/24
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