Driving down the road my steering got really stiff. I could not keep control of the vehicle. I slowed down and pulled over. I had it towed in and the mechanic told me it was the lower intermediate shaft on the steering column. I can not drive the car cause it will not let me control the vehicle. I see where ford has recalled 2005-2011 models should be on back. The mechanic said it its not the first one he has changed and they are very pricey.
The worst 1997 Ford Cvpi problems
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What 1997 Ford Cvpi owners say
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Cvpi
Is the 1997 Ford Cvpi reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Ford Cvpi, fewer than a typical Cvpi model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ford Cvpi?
Steering, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1997 Ford Cvpi have?
No recalls on record.
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