Issue ID | 1295218 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10882000 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 30/06/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving on highway making sweeping rh turn steering wheel suddenly turned to the left enough that i crossed into another lane. Got off highway, no warning indicators. Went through town and on bumpy pavement or low speed turns steering wheel would fight my efforts to turn. Called dealer and drove the car there the next morning. Finally a warning appeared that said steering assist failure. It was then i realized car was twitching in / out of manual steering and would jerk steering wheel from my hands if i didn't keep a death grip on the wheel. This 2013 focus has had clutch pack replacement, tcm failure and horn intermit working. If you don't hold wheel tight i could see a crash would be likely. This car scares me but can't afford a new car, heck this is a new car with 65,000 miles on it. Can't wait to see dealer bill for this. Ugh |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ENDICOTT, NY |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K26DLXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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