NHTSA Complaint #533890 — 1998 FORD ESCORT

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	533890
Vehicle	1998 FORD ESCORT
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 3, 1998
Date Filed	April 6, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

VEHICLE ROUNDED A TURN AND LOST CONTROL. FIRST IT SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND THEN TO THE LEFT, RESULTING IN A COLLISION AND INJURIES. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

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