NHTSA Complaint #763768 — 1998 FORD F-150 STEERING:LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	763768
Vehicle	1998 FORD F-150
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	June 30, 2002
Date Filed	July 3, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	ME

Consumer Description

TIE ROD SEPARATED FROM LINKAGE WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT. THIS POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC FAILURE SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURED ON A SUCH A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE.*AK

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