Issue ID | 608836 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10173179 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | LINCOLN |
Model | NAVIGATOR |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 16/06/06 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on a straight stretch of road through riverside, pa doing 35 mph when i experienced violent shaking in the front end of the vehicle. I had extreme difficulty maintaining control of the vehicle and almost hit 3 people walking alongside the road. When i was able to stop the vehicle i discovered that the inner tie rod had broken and that the right front passenger wheel was completely turned inward. The inner tie rod and associated mechanical parts were replaced. (old parts not available). *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52800 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PAXINOS, PA |
VIN pattern | 5LMPU28LXWLXXXXXX |
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 | 13/06/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 35 |
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