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09-05-2008, 05:42 PM
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2004 TS Territory
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NZ
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Howdy, just had to jump the fence from the Territory section for a moment to ask for a bit of feedback.
I recently have been given a 2005 Mondeo sedan 2.0 AUT (Sorry thats all I know) for work. Significantly unimpressive vehicle but hey it's free. I was advised to be carefull as the steering column/linkage is exposed and you could easily get your foot caught in it when making a left turn. Apparently it has caused quite a few near misses (crashes). A bigger problem with those who have a big left foot or are really tall. Ford deny any knowledge that this is a design problem despite the new models having a shroud around the linkage, so... 1. Has anyone heard of this problem before (nothing shows up in a search)? 2. Does anyone know if this is a reported problem that Ford should be aware of? 3. Has anyone else had any problems? You can see the linkage in the attached photo to the left of the brake pedal. Your left foot would normally rest just to the left of it (no footrest fitted in these) Cheers in advance.  : |
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09-05-2008, 06:01 PM
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VFII SS UTE
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 6,340
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youv'e got to be kidding.
how cheape and poorly designed is that??
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09-05-2008, 06:22 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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Go to Bunnings and get some 30mm PVC pipe. Cut a length long enough to cover the exposed column linkage and then cut along the pipe long ways so your can split it and slide it over the column linkage.
This should cover the column linkage and stop your toes from getting caught. |
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09-05-2008, 06:27 PM
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2004 TS Territory
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NZ
Posts: 57
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Yeah, though of that, however we have a pretty big fleet, and if we do that it is an "unauthorised" modification which voids the warranty and will not be approved by Ford (typical).
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09-05-2008, 09:39 PM
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10-05-2008, 06:41 AM
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2004 TS Territory
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NZ
Posts: 57
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The new ones we see here have a nice plastic shroud over the linkage, and a proper raised footrest, so obviously there are some different cost savings depending on the market.
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Foot jammed in Steering
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