NHTSA Complaint #707919 — 1997 FORD F-150

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	707919
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	June 14, 1999
Date Filed	June 26, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

TRUCK IS USED AS FAMILY TRANSPORTATION, NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS. TIE ROD END BROKE TURNING IN TO A PARKING LOT. TOWED TO DEALER. FINALLY GOT IT FIXED 9 DAYS LATER, WAS TOLD THERE WAS A NATIONAL BACKORDER ON THE PART. DROVE THE TRUCK 1 DAY BEFORE THE OTHER SIDE TIE ROD BROKE - PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AT APPROX. 5M.P.H.. TOWED AGAIN TO DEALER TO HAVE SECOND TIE ROD REPLACED.

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