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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:52 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 07V181000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXPLORER     2007      FORD / EXPLORER SPORT TRAC     2007 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: APR 24, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07V181000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 Summary: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY TO THE FRAME MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-TIGHTENED. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BOLTS FRACTURING, CAUSING THE STEERING GEAR TO BECOME LOOSE. Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN STEERING AS WELL AS DECREASED STEERING EFFECTIVENESS POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S52. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION?S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. Check to Request Research. Submit below.