NHTSA Complaint #8021441 — 2002 FORD F-350

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8021441
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-350
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 21, 2001
Date Filed	October 23, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP IF YOU SLAM ON BRAKES OR APPLY BRAKES FARELY HARD. ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.CONTACTED DEALER,THEY WORKED ON IT 3 TIMES CANNOT FIX PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER KNOW THAT PROBLEM ASSISTS. MR

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