NHTSA Complaint #10092438 — 1997 FORD ESCORT STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10092438
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	September 16, 2004
Date Filed	September 16, 2004
Mileage	32,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING , THE STEERING WHEEL FELT LOOSE AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIE ROD AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *JB CONSUMER FEELS THAT SHE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE'S REAR COIL SPRINGS BROKE AT 16219 MILES. THE FRONT COIL SPRING BROKE AT 16279 MILES AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED CAUSING NOISE. *BF *NM

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