5.1
fairly significant- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 19,600 miles
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Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning steering bolts are lose and it is causing the steering wheel to jump around, making it hard for consumer to steer the vehicle. Dealer notified.
- Clarksburg, WV, USA
While traveling 10-15mph on highway and without prior warning, consumer was turning left approching her driveway and the steering wheel became hard to turn. Dealership was aware of problem. Consumer states that the rack and pinion part of the steering unit failed. Ford Motor Company repaired the problem.
- Lamont, MI, USA
When truning the steering it would get hard in different places.
- Thomaston, AL, USA
Camber caster and toe misadjusted. Nlm
- La Grange, KY, USA
Engine misses and stalls in various situations including highway speeds and from a stop. Dealer has been unable to repair after replacing ignition wires and vaccuum assembly. I consider this to be a very dangerous situation because of loss of power steering and brakes. It also causes the vehicle to act as if the brakes have been applied causing a stop from high speeds.
- Fort Myers, FL, USA
Vehicle lost control over vehicle while towing trailer, resulting in crashing into barriers. (Ohio traffic crash reports). Mjs
- Reading, PA, USA
When driving at any speed and making any type of turn, the steering wheel is jumping and consumer almost lost control of the vehicle.
- Columbia, SC, USA
Vehicle has very sensitive steering when driving 50 mph or more.
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
While driving 50 mph the steering vibrates, causing the driver to lose control of the steering wheel.
- New London, NH, USA
- Brentwood, NY, USA