NHTSA Complaint #10538440 — 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10538440
Vehicle	1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 26, 2013
Date Filed	September 2, 2013
Mileage	220 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

I WAS DRIVING MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL WHEN I NOTICED THE INSIDE OF MY CAR STARTED SPARKING NEAR THE DASHBOARD THEN A FEW MINS LATER MY WHEEL LOCKED UP I COULDN'T TURN AND ALMOST CRASHED. I PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP . ALSO HAD SOMEONE LOOK AT IT AND THEY SAID ITS A PROBLEM WITH THE BEARING UNDERNEATH THE HOOD IS ALSO SPARKING WHEN I START THE CAR. *JS

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