Issue ID | 1328708 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10918151 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 06/10/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving at a high rate of speed(55mph) on a highway, the "power steering assist failure" came up on the dash screen. I immediately noticed the steering was tight to turn. While turning to get off to the side of the road, the tightness got worse. It took a lot of strength to turn the wheel. I almost got in an accident. When the ford dealership diagnosed the problem, they said the steering assist was shot and would cost around $1600 to replace and realign the wheels. They informed me the problem was not a recall issue although i see ford has recalls on various other model power steering assist units. They need to add the focus to the list. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 53000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAMPSHIRE, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3J25DLXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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