NHTSA Complaint #859618 — 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	859618
Vehicle	1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	March 11, 1999
Date Filed	April 3, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD STEERING WAS STIFF AND THEN LOOSENED UP NOTICEABLY. PROBLEM WHEN MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN. CAR WOULD HESITATE AFTER TURNING. WOULD HEAR A GRINDING OR POPPING NOISE WHILE MAKING TURNS. CONTACTED DEALER AND MANUFACTURER, NOT ABLE TO HELP. *AK

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