NHTSA Complaint #10108269 — 2001 FORD F-150

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10108269
Vehicle	2001 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 25, 2004
Date Filed	January 30, 2005
Mileage	55,482 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

UNCONTROLLABLE LOSS OF STEERING ON 2001 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW DUE TO FAILURE OF RIGHT INNER TIE-ROD END. FORD F-150 SKIDDED ACROSS THE ROAD (RIGHT TO LEFT SIDE) AND WENT DOWN INTO A DITCH AND STRUCK A TREE. FORD F-150 WAS TOWED TO NEAREST SERVICE STATION FOR REPAIR OF RIGHT INNER TIE-ROD END.*AK

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