NHTSA Complaint #10091396 — 2002 FORD ESCAPE

STEERING:COLUMN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10091396
Vehicle	2002 FORD ESCAPE
Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Date of Incident	September 13, 2004
Date Filed	September 21, 2004
Mileage	43,132 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MA

Consumer Description

STEERING COLUMN. HIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM THE DASH. I AM UNAWARE IF THIS CAUSED FURTHER INJURY TO THE OPERATOR. I AM A LICENSED AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISER AND THOUGHT THIS TO BE VERY UNUSUAL AND POTENTIALLY UNSAFE.*AK

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