NHTSA Complaint #10924202 — 2006 FORD F-250

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10924202
Vehicle 2006 FORD F-250
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 120,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT TIE RODS FRACTURED DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. UPDATED 04/06/17LJ UPDATED 09/1/2017 *JS

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