Issue ID | 1197710 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10732752 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 07/07/15 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving home from work, i felt the steering wheel became tight, then a slight drift to the left. When i tried to bring it back to the center the steering wheel would not move to the right. I noticed if i turn it to the left a little, which could take me left of center of the road, i was able to turn the wheel to the right and bring the car right and back to center of my lane. This worsen as i got close to home as i began to hear noises like grinding from the steering. By driving very slowly with my flashers on, getting out periodically to check if the wheel was not falling off, i manage to get home safely. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43483 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CINCINNATI A, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F23DLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 35 |
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