# 1997 FORD ASPIRE — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
> NHTSA complaint `232886` · 2000-08-28 · 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:** ASPIRE
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
WHEN TURNING LEFT, STEERING LOCKED IN LEFT TURN.  TURNING STEERING WHEEL TO THE FAR RIGHT DID NOT CORRECT LEFT TURN CONDITION.  ACCIDENT RESULTED IN CAR OVERTURNING - DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BY INSURANCE COMPANY
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