NHTSA complaint: 2008 FORD F-250 — STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-250 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING BOX MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO CRASH INTO A POLE IN ORDER TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING GEAR BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,000. *TR
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation