2005 Ford Explorer Steering

10,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DROUX
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When I hit a puddle of water the steering locks.
After idling a short while it is ok.
Feb 11, 2010 at 7:43 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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WHen you say it locks, do you mean you loose power assist?
Feb 12, 2010 at 9:38 AM
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DROUX
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[quote:ad125af529="Jacobandnickolas"]WHen you say it locks, do you mean you loose power assist?[/quote:ad125af529]

Yes, no power assist. A mechanic looked at it today and found nothing wrong. There is no indication
that this car ever had a splash guard. I drove the car through puddles of water today and nothing happened.
Feb 12, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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