# 2004 FORD EXPLORER — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
> NHTSA complaint `560935` · 2005-11-01 · 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:** EXPLORER
- **Year:** 2004
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE TIE ROD HOUSING THAT ATTACHES TO THE WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING  THE CONTACT  TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL. THIS INCIDENT CAUSE D AN ACCIDENT WITH NO INJURIES. THIS OCCURRED WHILE TRAVELING AT 15 -20 MPH. THE WHEEL HIT THE TELEPHONE POLE WHICH CAUSED MAJOR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH THE VEHICLE, AND URGED  HIM TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
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