Issue ID | 1408323 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11023978 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 14/06/17 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving approximately 65 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, waited a few minutes, and was able to resume driving. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 86,850. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86850 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | JOINER, AR |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3F21DLXXXXXX |
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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