# 2006 FORD F-350 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `574292` · 2006-03-01 · 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:** F-350
- **Year:** 2006
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 8,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER, THE STEERING MECHANISM DETACHED.  THE VEHICLE VEERED OUT OF CONTROL AND STRUCK A WALL.  THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE POLICE.  THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT.  THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER.  THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE, BUT WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE STEERING MECHANISM.
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