NHTSA Complaint #959227 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	959227
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	January 24, 1995
Date Filed	January 25, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

WHILE TURNING SMOKE CAME FROM UNDERNEATH. FLUID RAN ONTO HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. SERVICE MANAGER STATES RACK AND PINION AND COULD HAVE CAUSED FIRE. TT

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