Issue ID | 597121 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10164778 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 02/08/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1998 ford f-250 steel tie-rod were sufficiently worn, lower ball joints were also worn and needed to be replaced. *kb ***nar*** the consumer received a cautionary letter from the ford motor company which stated it was necessary to have the steering linkage inspected every 15,000, which prompted the consumer to have the vehicle inspected. After the installation of the new and improved steering componets, the left outer steering tie rod socket disengaged from the ball on the left wheel assembly while making a slow gradual left turn. This failure bought the vehicle to an abrupt stop in the middle of the intersection. After the vehicle was towed and inspected, it was discovered that all the tie rods needed to be replaced again.*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | SAINT LOUIS, MO |
VIN pattern | 2FTPX27L7WCXXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/08/98 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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DoT tire identifier | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
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Dealer's name | GREEN PARK AUTOMOTIVE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | SAINT LOUIS |
Dealer's state code | MO |
Dealer's ZIP code | 63125 |