NHTSA Complaint #855059 — 1997 FORD EXPLORER STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	855059
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPLORER
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	January 13, 2000
Date Filed	January 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER'S WHEEL COLLASPED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DEALER REPLACED BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. *AK

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