Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE96072 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/05/1996 | 04/29/1997 | LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL | ||
| Binding or lockup of the power assisted steering system may be experienced during brake application at low vehicle speeds. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| Purchase truck new when trying to turn steering wheel with brake the steering locked up . tt | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/15/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving at 55 mph tie rod end broke, causing left front tire to blowout, and vehicle was forced to the side of the road. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1996 | ||
| A black grease-like compound oozed from the stitching on the padded leather steering wheel cover.*mr the consumer continued to wiped the grease substance from his hands and the steering wheel. none of the dealerships contacted knew of the cause. one dealer stated it would cost $626. for the part and $50. for the labor. the part was expensive because it came with the air bag inside the steering wheel. consumer feels ford should investigate the matter and issue a recall to replace all steering wheels with potential of leakage. *ph *jb *jb | |||