NHTSA Complaint #10423050 — 2002 FORD F-150 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10423050
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 1, 2011
Date Filed	September 2, 2011
Mileage	124,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO REPAIRED THE INNER PASSENGER TIE ROD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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