# 2017 FORD EXPEDITION — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `1957559` · 2024-01-12 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPEDITION
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 5 mph
## Narrative
Vehicle lost power steering as it was parking. A message flashed on screen. Throttle surged. Hit a car on left. In an attempt to avoid the car on left, vehicle lunged to the right and hit a second vehicle.  -Steering failed. -Two other vehicles were impacted. Steering pulled drivers had and damaged her thumb. Will require surgery. -Body shop confirmed that steering is still not functional after being towed. -Vehicle has not been inspected yet. -Some warning message flashed during the incident but was not visible after.
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