NHTSA Complaint #10511074 — 2005 FORD F-150

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10511074
Vehicle	2005 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 27, 2013
Date Filed	May 8, 2013
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED IN ANY DIRECTION. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

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