NHTSA Complaint #714713 — 2000 FORD F-250

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	714713
Vehicle	2000 FORD F-250
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	November 6, 1999
Date Filed	November 13, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	ME

Consumer Description

WILL NOT STEER WHEN HARD OR EMERGENCY BRAKING, OR AT STAND STILL, FORD STATES IT IS NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION AND NO REPAIR ACTION. SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGES 12995. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT REPAIRS, THE COMPLAINT IS WIDE SPREAD. IF ONE IS TOWING A TRAILER, DOWNHILL AND NEEDS TO SLOW OR STOP THERE WILL BE ON STEERING, OR A HARD BRAKING AT A TURN.

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