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2005 FORD F-350 SD — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

crash1 injured · 579317 · 2006-04-16

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
F-350 SD
Year
2005
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Miles at failure
26,000
Speed
15 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THE STEERING FAILED CAUSING THE TRUCK TO RUN INTO A POLE. THE TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED USING A MUCH STRONGER STEERING BOX BY MY FORD DEALER. THIS IS BEING PAID FOR BY MY INSURANCE CO. EVEN THOW THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 26000 MILES ON IT AND IS UNDER FACTORY WARRENTY. I WILL GET THE UNDERSIZE BROKEN STEERING BOX. THE TRUCK HAS THE ORIGINAL SUSPENSION,WHEELS,AND TIRES IT CAME WITH. THANKS FORD. *NM

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10155420
Machine
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