# 1997 FORD ESCORT — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `136009` · 1998-06-17 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
CONSUMER WAS ENTERNING THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN VEHICLE LOST CONTROL.  TOOK CONSUMER ACROSS THREE LANES BEFORE HITTING CONCRETE DIVIDER. ONE INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AT THE TIME.  *AK
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