NHTSA Complaint #816381 — 1997 FORD RANGER

STEERING:LINKAGES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	816381
Vehicle	1997 FORD RANGER
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES
Date of Incident	September 9, 1997
Date Filed	September 15, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROX 65 MPH WHEN HEARD LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, STEERING WENTOUT, COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. DUE TO THE DEFECT, VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD INTO A OPEN FIELD. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP,CLAIMS NUT IN WASHER FELLOFF WHICH CAUSED THE PITMAN ARM TO DO THE SAME. DEALER HAD TO RESTALL A NEW ONE. *AK

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