NHTSA Complaint #529925 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	529925
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 18, 1998
Date Filed	February 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ID

Consumer Description

VEHICLE DESIGN IS TOP HEAVY WITH VERY SENSITIVE POWER STEERING, CREATING AN OVER STEERING PROBLEM, DUE TO DESIGN FLAWS THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL IN ICE AND ROLL OVER OCCURRED.

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