Issue ID | 1289108 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10873321 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 30/05/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on a main road my steering wheel suddenly became very tight and felt as if it locked up. I was unable to turn the wheel and then the light went on saying power steering failure. The car because extreamly difficult to control and no longer safe to drive. When i would try to turn the wheel i would hear almost like a grinding sound and the wheel would feel like it was almost pushing back against me turning it. The vehicle is no longer safe to drive and was purchased brand new and has never had any issues until this. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SNOHOMISH, WA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F26DLXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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