THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD BROKE AT 65 MPH, CAUSING CONSUMER TO STRIKE A BRIDGE. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK THE INSURANCE COMPANY INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD WAS SEPARATED. FORD SENT OUT LETTERS TO OWNERS OF THESE TYPE VEHICLES TELLING THEM IT IS ESSENTIAL TO HAVE THE STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION INCLUDING THE TIE RODS INSPECTED EVERY 15,000 MILES. PRIOR TO ACCIDENT BRAKES WERE REPLACED WITH NEW COMPONENTS AND A FULL SAFETY INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. *TT