Issue ID | 1345309 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10938889 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 16/12/16 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The power steering stopped working while driving on a rural highway at 50 mph and the steering became very stiff and difficult to maneuver the car. When i tried to drive the car to the dealership the next day the steering completely locked up and needed to be towed. The odometer was only at 31,870, but out of warranty. The repair bill was $2500 and took 10 days to fix. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31870 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CHESTERLAND, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F2XDLXXXXXX |
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 | 50 |
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