# 2001 FORD EXPLORER — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `220012` · 2000-07-10 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
## Narrative
WHILE TRVELING AT 20 MPH  VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND STRUCK A PHONE POLE.  VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER SHOP.  DEALER INFORMED  CONSUMER THAT LOSS OF CONTROL WAS DUE TO FAILURE OF THE TIE ROD AND LOWER CONTROL ARM.  PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IF NEEDED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.  *AK
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