This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
While driving on hwy 302, lost control of vehicle and crossed turning lane and two lanes of oncoming traffic when vehicle pulled to left. Left wheel came completely off and took brakes and steering capacity with it. Side-swiped another vehicle, jumped curb and slid more than 50 ft. Before coming to rest just top-side of a deep drainage ditch. Insurance investigators say steering arm knuckle was defective. Have contacted Ford via voice mail--have not had my call returned. Please help!
While driving on hwy 302, lost control of vehicle and crossed turning lane and two lanes of oncoming traffic when vehicle pulled to left. Left wheel came completely off and took brakes and steering capacity with it. Side-swiped another vehicle, jumped curb and slid more than 50 ft. Before coming to rest just top-side of a deep drainage ditch. Insurance investigators say steering arm knuckle was defective. Have contacted Ford via voice mail--have not had my call returned. Please help!
Consumer was traveling about 70mph on the highway and steering: Spindle: Knuckle came off, lost control of vehicle, and side swiped another vehicle. Upon impact, dual airbags did deploy. One injury was sustained.
- Elmendorf, TX, USA
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While driving approximately 10mph spindle broke & lost control of vehicle. Hit a parked vehicle. Highway patrolman indicated spindle was defective. Vehicle towed to dealership.
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- Clanton, AL, USA