# 2001 FORD F-350 SD — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `683162` · 2008-08-14 · 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:** F-350 SD
- **Year:** 2001
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 114,000
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY.  WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE CONTACT'S WIFE APPROACHED A CHANGE IN THE PAVEMENT AND STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD.  AS A RESULT, THE STEERING SHAFT DISABLED AND CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE.  THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS UNINJURED.  A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.  THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 114,000.
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