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1999 FORD EXPLORER — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

crash · 206673 · 2000-04-02

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
EXPLORER
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Speed
10 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

AFTER STARTING FORWARDADVANCING ABOUT 50FT, VEHICLE LURCHED TO RIGHT, STRIKING BRIDGE RAIL. INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN TIE-ROD SPINDLE ON RF WHEEL. INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH NO IMPACT TO CAUSE FAILURE.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
720885
Machine
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