The steering column and all the parts associated with the steering of the vehicle were affected when the bolts that hold the clamps that secure the bushings to the steering column began to loosen. I examined the area carefully and noticed that because the bolts loosened, the clamps were given too much play. Within a short while, a month or two, the entire steering column and the shifter were completely secured by one broken clamp that held its place because of the bushings and a loose bolt. The other clamp was also broken but was laying on the floor board. It wasn't an expensive fix. I customized a metal clamp for each of the two places the went. They are the same clamps the electricians use to secure cables and wires to the walls and ceilings. I used the ones made from bronze. They are more pliable to shape for an almost perfect fit. With a little grease above and below the bushings and also some where the now bronze clamps hold the bushings, I believe that the steering column is as safe as can be. Also, the plastic that holds the cable that is used to adjust the shift indicator needs to be made of a different material. I'll get to that soon.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

I got in my car a battery less than 2 weeks old was almost dead nothing was plugged in or on I drove got on the freeway about 20 min on freeway car stops won't move makes rev noise eventually starts long enough to stop again at bottom of freeway exit starts again get in into gas station I sit in gas station for about 12 hours add 5 quarts of transmission fluid eventually car will let me drive about two blocks but come to find out I was driving well on fire race to get my dog and I out car catches completely on fire fire man says it electric under hood no previous problems other than the battery and the od off light coming on and off I had the car about a month police report number1702207 oakland ca police department

- Oakley, CA, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Ford Explorer Sport. The contact was driving approximately 60 to 65 mph when the steering wheel became extremely stiff and the vehicle suddenly spun out of control for sixty yards. The vehicle stopped spinning after it rolled onto its side. The police were called and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where an insurance agent declared it as destroyed. The vehicle was never inspected by a dealer nor was the manufacturer contacted in regards to the failure. The failure and current mileage was 182,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Coyla, MS, USA

The contact owns a 1995 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving, she noticed that the vehicle would "shimmy and shake". recently, she noticed that the vehicle would not shift into park so she had to use the parking brake to keep it stable. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the dealership and the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 184,000. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

Went over railroad tracks and suddenly the front end began to jump and skid on the front passenger side. When the car got pulled over to the side of the road and we looked at it, the tire was completely turned sideways. We had it towed home. I checked under the front end in the morning and found a part of the tie rod completely broken.

- Apple Valley, CA, USA

At 5,000 miles a popping sound is coming from steering column. Dealer was notified, and replaced steering column on two separate occasions. But, problem is still reoccurring. Clip for upper bearing was out, dealer replaced and also retorqued bolts for lower shaft bearings, upper and lower steering shafts were replaced, lower was replaced twice, consumer states there is still problems with the steering. Popping noise in right front seat. Radio inoperable, dealer replaced, radio failed again, dealer replaced and repositioned wiring. Console assembly replaced.

- Concord, NC, USA

Consumer was driving at 55 mph in left lane, and there was a rattling noise. Consumer was forced into guardrail. Had no steering. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said it was sway bar.

- Carlisa, PA, USA

2 failures left and right side, link broke and fell off causing poor steering control.

- Pittston, PA, USA

Steering problems.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The steering went out causing an accident.

- Carlisle, PA, USA