# 1995 FORD ESCORT — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
> NHTSA complaint `234834` · 2000-09-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH STEERING WHEEL GOT STUCK.  AT TIMES STEPPED ON THE BRAKES, AND  LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE CRASHED  INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED.  CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.  ALSO, UPON IMPACT,  NEITHER OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED.*AK
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