NHTSA Complaint #561868 — 1997 FORD RANGER

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	561868
Vehicle	1997 FORD RANGER
Component	STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
Date Filed	July 31, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES GEAR AND SECTOR SHAFT ARE EXCESSIVELY WORN, THE STEERING WHEEL HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE WHEELS DID NOT TURN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED, INSTEAD WHEN THE PLAY WAS OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL THE FRONT WHEELS WOULD THEN TURN.*JB

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