NHTSA Complaint #8002942 — 1997 FORD RANGER
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8002942 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD RANGER |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH STEERING SUDDENLY JERKED VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT RIGHT SPINDLE HAD BROKEN. PART WAS REPLACED.*AK
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