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2001 Ford F-150 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	642091
Internal NHTSA #	10201059
Manufacurer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2001
File date	27/08/07
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Ford f-150 supercrew 2001: right tie rod broke catastrophically (broken socket), resulting in violent wheel oscillation, with front tire drag bringing vehicle to a halt; 20 mph; no warning; regularly inspected, ~110k mileage. Had been driving at 65 mph with family (5 passengers) day before tie rod broke. What would have happened?? Same vehicle, ~130k mileage, date 8/27/07. Left tie rod broke catastrophically (broken socket). Just pulled into rest area on i95 in connecticut. Tried to back up, wheels angled, towed, tie rod replaced. Minutes before i was traveling 70mph in passing lane on i95. What could have happened?? Vehicle not used for off-road, no snow plow, maintained by service station regularly. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	130000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SUTTON, MA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	15/05/00
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
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Dealer's name	MILLBURY FORD
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2001 Ford F-150 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Ford F-150 Steering Linkages Tie Rod Assembly Problems, Complaints and Defects

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