{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11749538,"manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","crash":false,"fire":true,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/10/2026","dateComplaintFiled":"07/10/2026","vin":"1FM5K8F87EG","components":"STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"Sudden and complete loss of power steering assist while vehicle was in operation. Vehicle became extremely difficult to steer, creating safety hazard for driver and child passenger.  Inspection revealed 150A EPAS Mega Fuse, Part #L0114875AA, was melted due to electrical short in Power Steering Control Module. This is identical to the defect described in NHTSA Safety Recall 14V316000 / Ford 14S06.  Fire risk confirmed by melted/burned fuse condition. Photos of failed component attached. Component is available for inspection.  Ford Customer Service denied assistance under Recall 14S06 on 07/10/2026, claiming vehicle was not covered despite physical evidence of the exact defect described in the recall.  Vehicle manufacture date is 06/2014. Ford Technical Service Bulletin 15-0082 acknowledges some 2014 vehicles may still have defective modules installed.  Vehicle is currently inoperable. Owner has dependent child with medical therapy appointments requiring reliable transportation. Current mileage approximate as vehicle cannot be driven. Request immediate NHTSA investigation and enforcement under federal safety law 49 USC 30120.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2014","productMake":"FORD","productModel":"EXPLORER","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company"}]}]}