Issue ID | 634480 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10194772 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | E-350 |
Model Year | 2003 |
File date | 01/04/07 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford e-350. While driving 30 mph or greater, the vehicle would sway from side to side. The dealer has inspected the vehicle on two occasions and stated that this is a normal occurrence. However, the service advisor at the dealer disagreed with the diagnosis. He felt that there was too much leverage in the steering column. The current mileage is 34,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. The consumer stated the steering is too loose to safely pull a trailer. Updated 09/05/07. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30000 |
Number of Occurences | 100 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEWARK, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FBSS31F33HXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/10/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 30 |
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Dealer's name | MATTHEWS FORD |
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