NHTSA Complaint #534904 — 1998 FORD ESCORT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
2 Injuries Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 534904 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD, VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT, LOST CONTROL, OVERCORRECTED, AND HIT A GUARDRAIL ON LEFT SIDE OF ROAD, BECAME AIRBORN AND FLEW 60 FEET OVER CREEK. TWO WERE INJURED, AND VEHICLE SUFFERED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
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