# 1991 FORD ESCORT — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `46637` · 1996-06-06 · 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:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
STEERING FAILED COMPLETELY DUE TO OUTER TIE ROD FAILING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/CRASH.  THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF COMPLETE FAILURE.   *AK
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