2013 Ford FOCUS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2013 Ford FOCUS Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1411007
 Internal NHTSA #11030521
 ManufacurerFord Motor Company
 BrandFORD
 ModelFOCUS
 Model Year2013
 File date26/09/17
 ComponentSTEERING
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemTl* the contact owns a 2013 ford focus. While driving 25 mph to the dealer for an oil change, the power steering failed and went into manual mode. The power steering failure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (causeway ford lincoln, 375 nj-72, manahawkin, nj, 08050) where it was diagnosed that the power steering rack failed and needed to be replaced. Due to the cost, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas-13195872. The manufacturer informed the contact that the part was not covered under warranty and that they would cover half of the cost. No additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. *ln updated 7/23/18*jb
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure54000
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueHOTLINE VOQ
 City and StateFORKED RIVER, NJ
VIN pattern 1FADP3F23DLXXXXXX
 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
 Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
 Date of purchase28/11/15
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesY
Cruise controlY
Number of cylinders4
Drive train typeFWD
Transmission typeMAN
 Vehicle speed25
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's nameCAUSEWAY FORD
 Dealer's telephone number609-597-8083
 Dealer's cityMANAHAWKIN
 Dealer's state codeNJ
 Dealer's ZIP code08050
  • What is Recall?

    A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
  • What is Failure?

    Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
  • What is Defect?

    Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

 

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