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The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. While the contact was driving 35 mph he suddenly lost all steering control, moments later the contact applied the brakes which caused the vehicle to pull to the right. While coming to a stop the vehicle traveled over a ice patch which caused the vehicles rear end to sway left and right before stopping. The vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the steering column shaft had begun to rot and separate from the vehicle. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 128000.
- the contact has a 1997 Ford pickup F150. The contact stated that on 01/22/2007 he was making a turn when the steering wheel locked and he ran off the road. This has happened at least three other times while he was driving. The contact stated that there was a plate in the column that is loose and could push up and down an inch. The weather was not a factor, and he was driving approximately 15 mph at the time of the last failure. Updated 02/22/07
Vehicle experiencing problem with erratic operation of right side turn signal and stop light; whenever steering column tilt wheel is in an upright postion, the turn signal and stop light would work properly. If steering wheel is move below normal postion, the right side turn signal & stop light will not operate. Dealer was not notified at this time. Reporting and seeking NHTSA help in this matter.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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- East Providence, RI, USA