Consumer turned the wheel slightly suddenly the vehicle uncontrollably turned to the left, resulting in a collision. The vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
1998 Ford Mustang steering complaints
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While drving about 60-65 MPH, steering went out of control. Vehicle oversteered, crashing into a freeway wall. Vehicle was totalled in the crash. Please provide any futher details.
I apply brakes, one front brake locks and steering pulls very hard to the left or right, so hard that it will almost pull the steering wheel out of your hand. The steering also locks and I can not steer the automobile. I have to release the brakes to regain control of the steering and release the locked brake.
While cornering, steering wheel will jerk in opposite direction when brakes are tapped.
Seal in steering collumn out of order. Yh
Power steering failed.
Power steering pump failed.
Recalls 97v165002/97v165000; tires started to wear on front, made loud noises when going over bump. Dealer contacted and stated the rack and pinion was worn out. Repair work not performed. Problem still exists. Vehicle does not comply with recall. Provide further information.
Unable to turn steering wheel in a brake and steer situation. Steering works as expected, until pressure is applied at the same time steering is needed in a panic evasive stop. No accident has occurred. Dealer claims this is normal since all of the vehicles checked do the same. Would like not to have name released do to employment reasons.
Driving at 40 MPH started into turn but not yet turning the steering wheel the tires locked up and steering wheel locked up for no apparent reason. The car viered off the road and into a farmers field. I was only bruised but the car is damaged. Ford service rep. Is stating the car is showing no faulty codes. The brakes had been replaced under warranty just three weeks earlier and the car would not start for no apparent reason back in july and august finally fixed they replaced the starter (ford)
In dry driving condition the driver's steering wheel pulled left and then quickly to the right. The driver compensated to the left and then tried to turn the wheel back to the right to straighten the vehicle out, but the steering wheel would not turn and went off the road and collided with a stand of trees in the median. The car was totaled.
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